The Organ Mountains Dripping Springs Natural Area, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA

May 6, 2022 | Nature Scene, Park, USA: New Mexico

The Organ Mountains are a steep, angular mountain range with rocky spires that jut majestically above the Chihuahuan Desert floor to an elevation of 9,000 feet.

Organ Mountains Dripping Springs Natural Area Visitor Center: 15000 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88011

It takes about 20 minutes driving from the city center of Las Cruces.

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The modest visitor center.

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The Dripping Springs Natural Trail is perhaps the most popular. It is about 3 miles round trip trail that is not difficult.

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Looking back

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Looking back

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This is the place that kept the horses and vehicles of the people who visited the mountain camp.

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Some ancient structures used by aboriginal people who lived here.

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At the end of the trail is this remnant of the camp with 32 guest rooms used in the late 1800s to early 1900s.

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One last look before walking back to the starting point of the trail.

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Walking back

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