El Paso Ridgewalkers

Picacho Mountain

Our next hike will be to the top of Picacho Mountain, and return through scenic Box Canyon. Until recently, Picacho Mountain was private land and off limits to the public. With the help of The Nature Conservancy, this Mesilla Valley landmark is now preserved by the BLM for the benefit of future generations.

This is a moderately strenuous hike of about 6 miles with an elevation gain of about 1200 feet to the top of Picacho Mountain. We will return to the trail head via Box Canyon along the path of the historic Butterfield Trail.

There is a geocache nearby.

Details

What: Hike Picacho Mountain
When: Saturday, May 3rd

Meeting Location:

• El Paso Hikers
  • Meet on Saturday, May 3rd at 7:45am at the Shell Station located at the intersection of Transmountain Road and I-10 and be ready to depart promptly at 8:00am.
• Las Cruces Hikers
  • Meet at the Las Cruces I-10 exit at 8:45am and be ready to depart for the trail head promptly at 9:00am.
    

Attending this Event: Please go here to indicate that you will be hiking with us, and where you will be meeting us.

Difficulty: Difficult to moderately strenuous -- This is not a hike for Moky.

Bring: Sunscreen, water, hiking stick, trail snacks, and camera

Notes:

• Dress according to weather conditions, and, as always, be prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions.
• If you choose to hike with your dog, then make sure you have enough water for BOTH you and your trusty trail companion.
• The road out to the trail head is unpaved and can be rough in some places, so a vehicle with high ground clearance is recommended. 4WD is not necessary.
• Suggested trail snacks from the American Hiking Society