dripping springs natural area
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dripping springs natural area印象
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The hike is a gradual sloping climb, 500 ft, in total elevation. Distance 3 miles return. Mostly gravel. Benches are placed in various spots for a breather. Ruins of historical buildings to be seen from up close.easy hike, awesome views.
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We took a hike here for Valentine's Day and even though I have lived in Las Cruces for 8+ years I have never been here. The trail was a nice hike with ruins of a stable area, an old hotel and a sanatorium at the top. The spring is small, but makes a pretty waterfall. There were plenty of places to rest along the trail. There is some elevation to the trail and the final elevation is about 6000 feet above sea level. The trail to the springs and back is a 3 mile round trip. The park does not allow pets, mountain bikes, or motorized vehicles on the trail and you are asked not to go into the ruins as some are unstable. The ranger station is where you pay the fee and the staff were very helpful with lots of information about the trail and the park itself. Parking is very near the trail head and there are flush toilets at the ranger station and a pit toilet on the trail. In addition there is a nice picnic area west of the ranger station on the way into the park with multiple covered picnic areas with charcoal grills (no campfires allowed) and easy trail access to some very large rock formations nearby. There is a also a group usage area, an outdoor meeting area and several toilets in this area. Overall, a nice place to spend an afternoon, but I really wish they would allow pets.
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Beautiful scenic area with super views westward. Except for early morning, would avoid during the hot months. Particularly nice after rains/snow melt for running streams. Five mile round trip trail was gentle climb but surface rocks were terrible, all various sizes so be prepared to nurse your ankles the next day.When it's warm enough be aware of and keep your distance from rattlers..Park personnel not aware of any problems with them, but if you come upon one laying across the trail certainly take a detour around it.
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we enjoyed this hike up to the "ruins" of an old sanitorium and camp and dripping springs. It is not a difficlult hike and most of the hike is on an old road of crushed gravel. Look for the moss growing on the side of the cliffs above the springs... very pretty. The "ruins"are not much to look but the hike is nice. We also enjoyed hiking to the hermit cave. That trail is much more of a hiking trails and the views are great.
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The road to Dripping springs is an extremely rough gravel road for the last 4 miles. We turned around after 1 mile
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This hike was a good one to start our vacation with. It had a gentle upgrade to the Spring, and has historical structures on the way. The path is rocky, so stable shoes are important.
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This is a nice hike, easy to walk as the trail is nicely graded. Three miles round trip, with a gradual incline. Lots of resting benches, and a restroom at the top! You will need to take water. It is a National Monument and there is a $3.00 fee to hike. No dogs allowed.It was cool when we hiked so we didn't get too hot, I would imagine if it was warm you would want to hike this early in the AM.
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This newly minted national monument, part of the Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument (http://www.organmountains.org/) is a joy to behold. Nestled in the Organ Mountains, just outside of Las Cruces, it is a relatively easy 1.5 mile hike into the mountains to see the springs, which actually may be dripping, depending upon the time of year. My daughter, wife and I recently hiked up there with our 3 1/2 year old grandson. He managed to walk up, but needed a ride on shoulders on the way down! The scenery is dramatic on the way up to the springs, as you overlook the valley in which nestles Las Cruces from about 5600 feet elevation. There is much history there, and you can read about some of it in this brochure (http://www.blm.gov/style/medialib/blm/nm/programs/recreation/rec_docs/rec_docs_las_cruces.Par.36821.File.dat/Dripping%20Springs.pdf) where you will see that there are other trails and hikes available. It is wonderful way to spend a few hours, or a full day for hiking, picnicking and photography. It is a national monument, so appropriate fees apply.
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Awesome snow view in Organ mountain. I drove there after a very rear snow in las cruces. Believe it or not, it's really beautiful!
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5+ miles of interesting hiking trails amongst the Organ mountains. Visitor center explains the history of the area. There are old cabins , an old sanitarium , and a cave that was once inhabited by a recluse. We hike often and found this hiking to be moderate. Would definitely recommend this park.