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Baylor Pass West Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 167 Google reviews · Running trail in Las Cruces, New Mexico · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Baylor Pass West Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking area with trails that are good for children, dogs, and camping.
What runners say about Baylor Pass West Trailhead
“This trail is very beautiful,yet somewhat difficult for a novice hiker.”
“It is moderate to easy hike, just saying moderate but it is relatively longer.”
This trail is very beautiful,yet somewhat difficult for a novice hiker. There is such a vast area that may be explored, and several dry lakes and springs. When you get to Baylor Pass on the trail, the view is breathtaking! Be sure to take water with you if you go, since it is 8 miles round trip!
Great new trail head with plenty of parking for all sizes of vehicles. I think people even spend the night. The trail is in excellent shape and easy to follow. We meet people running on it. Training for the Baylor pass run. It quickly decents up into the greener scrub forest with bigger trees like Alligator Junipers.
Another good hike in Organ mountains. This trail is nearly 13 km and fun with dogs. No matter the weather you can take your dogs here. Watch for cattle though. It is moderate to easy hike, just saying moderate but it is relatively longer.
Nice trail, not too strenuous. We went with a local friend of ours who had "never really seen" snakes there before, and we saw a rattlesnake about 2/3 of the way to the top, right around dusk. We also shared the trail with a small herd of cows, who were both lovely and polite.
Trail conditions & character
“This trail is very beautiful,yet somewhat difficult for a novice hiker.”
“Great new trail head with plenty of parking for all sizes of vehicles.”
Plan your run at Baylor Pass West Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 575-525-4300
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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