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Baylor Pass West


Highlights:

High desert - ascend to a mountain pass - return back to desert floor.
Near:Organ, NM
Scenery:
Distance:6.5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:1500 ft
Hike Time:3.5 hours
Difficulty:Moderate
Trail Condition:OK, but a few difficult spots
HikeType:Out and Back



Summary: The sign is the trailhead. Follow the main trail east. At 1.1 miles you will pass a series of wooden posts. Beyond this point the trail will switchback up the canyon. At 3.25 miles you reach Baylor Pass. Return via the reverse route.
Trailhead: From the junction of I-10 and I-25, go north on I-25 6 miles to US-70. Turn right (east) on US-70. Follow US-70 east for 10.1 miles, exit at Baylor Canyon Road. Turn right (south) on Baylor Canyon road. Follow Baylor Canyon road south for about 2 miles to the trailhead on the left. (Lat:32.39177 Lon:-106.61387)
Trail Guides for Baylor Pass West:
Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs,
Ranger Contact: BLM Las Cruces field office - (505) 525-4300
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Michael P. Olbrisch, who has posted  68 other hikes on this site
Trail Reviews  Submit your own review
Reviewed by eduardo G. on 4/20/2009
Great hike!!

Reviewed by Spydy on 10/14/2008
Excellent

Reviewed by TerryD on 1/12/2006
Great Hike


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