Arroyo trail to La Cueva Trail

Schedule

Sun Oct 11 2026 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00
Location

15000 Dripping Springs Rd | Las Cruces, NM

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Hike to La Cueva beneath the Organ Mountains and find traces of the people who traveled here.
About this Event

Date & Time: Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM

Location: Dripping Springs Rd.

Explore the La Cueva trail ! Join us for a scenic 3-mile round-trip hike beginning at the Arroyo Trailhead, located in the Pincin Parking Lot on Dripping Springs Road.

We’ll follow the Arroyo Trail as we make our way toward La Cueva, a fascinating destination tucked into the desert landscape.

One of the highlights: La Cueva is a great area to look for pottery fragments and other signs of the people who once traveled through and lived in this landscape. We’ll practice responsible exploration by observing and photographing any artifacts we find and leaving everything exactly where it is.

Distance: 3 miles

Duration: ~5 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Best for: 10 years and over

IMPORTANT: Terrain is typical of the high desert, with rocky ridges, sandy aroyos, and loose soil. Please no children under the age of 10 years old. 4x4 is required to reach the trailhead.

Requirements & What to Bring

  • 3-4 liters of water
  • Healthy snacks or energy bars
  • Hiking shoes or sturdy sneakers
  • Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
  • Light jacket and small backpack


Trip Lead: Lexie Dominguez

Co-Lead: Gus Dominguez

For more info email [email protected]

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Where is it happening?

15000 Dripping Springs Rd, 15000 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, United States

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