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Soledad Canyon Day Use Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 434 Google reviews · Running trail in Las Cruces, New Mexico · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
3 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Soledad Canyon Day Use Area'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.

3 miLoopScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingMile markers

Mountainous, pet-friendly destination offering various hiking trails, some with waterfall views.

What runners say about Soledad Canyon Day Use Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (434 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 15 mentions

“Beautiful scenery and a nice loop trail up to the rocks that form the Organ Mountains.”

🪧 well-marked 4 mentions

“Well marked trail, climbs gradually from the parking lot leading to a box canyon with a pretty little waterfall.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Very well maintained trails, very clean and an easy hike.”

The trail is clearly marked the whole way. It's an uphill climb into the narrow canyon where there is a little waterfall. Stunning views and sunny skies made this hike unbelievably enjoyable! I would definitely go early as it does warm up by early afternoon.

★★★★★ — Jacky , Aug 2022

This was a beautiful hiking area with multiple trails. We enjoyed spectacular views from the base of the Organ Mountains. It has free admission and no restrooms. Make sure you take a restroom break before you get there.

★★★★★ — Laura , Nov 2021

Very well maintained trails, very clean and an easy hike. No need for fancy equipment. Very family friendly. Well worth it to make it to the waterfall if the time of year is right. Usually flowing and nice and shady and cool by the water during the summer.

★★★★★ — Elliott , Apr 2021

Came across this hike on Google Maps and really loved it. The trails on Google Maps aren't entirely accurate but AllTrails is. I recommended taking your first right when the path splits and then navigating towards the trail to the falls. It's not easy to get lost or anything!

★★★★★ — Ixi , Mar 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 32 mentions

“Beautiful scenery and a nice loop trail up to the rocks that form the Organ Mountains.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“We had a baby in a carrier and dog on leash.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Well marked trail, climbs gradually from the parking lot leading to a box canyon with a pretty little waterfall.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Beautiful scenery and a nice loop trail up to the rocks that form the Organ Mountains.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“It has free admission and no restrooms.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“Well marked trail, climbs gradually from the parking lot leading to a box canyon with a pretty little waterfall.”

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Plan your run at Soledad Canyon Day Use Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Loop distance3 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteblm.gov
  • Phone+1 575-525-4300
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8 am–5 pm
Thursday 8 am–5 pm
Friday 8 am–5 pm
Saturday 8 am–5 pm
Sunday 8 am–5 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Soledad Canyon Day Use Area

13300 Soledad Canyon Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88011

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.