Park · Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico

Best hikes in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

The 19 best of 19 trails in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico, ranked by route quality.

Trails
19
Easy
12
Moderate
5
Hard
1
Expert
1

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Top trails

  1. Picacho Peak Trail Hard · 6.8 mi (10.9 km) · Elevation Gain 1,739 ft (530 m) · 3 hr 5 min
  2. Westridge Trail Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km) · Elevation Gain 233 ft (71 m) · 50 min
  3. Presa Trail Moderate · 4.3 mi (7 km) · Elevation Gain 302 ft (92 m) · 1 hr 35 min
  4. Canyon Loop Trail Moderate · 6.9 mi (11.1 km) · Elevation Gain 466 ft (142 m) · 2 hr 30 min
  5. Long Connecting Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 102 ft (31 m) · 30 min
  6. Fillmore Trail Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 495 ft (151 m) · 1 hr
  7. Old Foot Path Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km) · Elevation Gain 246 ft (75 m) · 25 min
  8. Sierra Vista Trail Expert · 27.9 mi (44.9 km) · Elevation Gain 1,572 ft (479 m) · 9 hr 45 min
  9. Butterfield Trail Moderate · 6.8 mi (10.9 km) · Elevation Gain 190 ft (58 m) · 2 hr 15 min
  10. Crawford Trail Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km) · Elevation Gain 315 ft (96 m) · 45 min
  11. Dripping Springs Trail Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.2 km) · Elevation Gain 531 ft (162 m) · 1 hr 20 min
  12. Short Connecting Trail Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) · Elevation Gain 30 ft (9 m) · 20 min
  13. La Maria Trail Moderate · 6.7 mi (10.7 km) · Elevation Gain 413 ft (126 m) · 2 hr 20 min
  14. La Cueva Trail Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km) · Elevation Gain 148 ft (45 m) · 25 min
  15. Vaquilla Trail Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km) · Elevation Gain 148 ft (45 m) · 10 min
  16. Lower La Cueva Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 226 ft (69 m) · 20 min
  17. Arroyo Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · Elevation Gain 62 ft (19 m) · 15 min
  18. Cathedral Loop Easy · 4.7 mi (7.6 km) · Elevation Gain 472 ft (144 m) · 35 min
  19. Power Line (4WD) Easy · 8.1 mi (13 km) · Elevation Gain 499 ft (152 m) · 45 min

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Questions about Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

How many trails are in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument?

GoTrails lists 19 trails in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico: 12 easy, 5 moderate and 2 hard or expert.

What are the best hikes in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument?

Top picks on GoTrails: Picacho Peak Trail, Westridge Trail, Presa Trail, Canyon Loop Trail, and Long Connecting Trail.

What are some easy hikes in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument?

Easy picks: Westridge Trail, Long Connecting Trail, Fillmore Trail, Old Foot Path, and Crawford Trail.

What are the hardest hikes in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument?

For a challenge: Picacho Peak Trail and Sierra Vista Trail.

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