Join us for the Bishop Cap Hike! Location: Bishop Cap Trailhead, County Road B059, Las Cruces, NM, USA Come along on a guided hike around the Bishop Cap area to explore the Fluorite mining area and witness stunning views in the Organ Mountains. For this hike, make sure to have sturdy footwear for rough hiking […]
Volcanoes & Trail Dust, Part 1 This hike does not go to the peak but around the area Date & Time: April 4, 2026 Location: Picacho Peak Recreation Area, Las Cruces, NM Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours Total Distance: About 3.5 miles. Our guides will make frequent stops along the way. Ever wondered about that […]
Location: Dripping Springs Duration: takes roughly 3-3.5 hours so please plan accordingly. Total Distance: 3.0-mile out-and-back trail. Our guide will make frequent stops along the way. Join us for a guided hike to Dripping Springs. Our experienced guide will share fascinating insights about the area's history, plants, and wildlife, ensuring an enriching and enjoyable experience. […]
The Spring Canyon hike will be led by Ken Steigman, who will talk about the history of cattle use at the spring, efforts to remove them, the plant life that exists there now, and the potential for restoring the area around the spring. Lance will talk about the geology of the area. Meeting Location: Fairacres […]
Plant trees with us for Earth Day! We are seeking volunteers to help us plant desert willows at Gomez Park. We will provide refreshments and some snacks. Please come in clothes you don't mind getting dirty!
Location: Picacho Peak Recreation Area, Las Cruces, NM Total Distance: About 3.5 miles. Our guides will make frequent stops along the way. Ever wondered about that volcano in our backyard or what the "Butterfield Trail" was? Join us for a scenic, guided hike in the Picacho Peak Recreation area of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National […]
The Civil War Comes to Mesilla Valley Experience the stories and struggles of our region's past that shaped it into the complex and beautiful place of today along 3 mile hike with docent Tom Dormody with sweeping views of Mesilla Valley MORE INFO: Moderate level Please be sure to plan ahead and consider packing a […]
Come celebrate 12 years of our OMDP National Monument Join Don on a hike to Fillmore Canyon. Learn about indigenous plant uses and the history of the Modoc Mine. Location: Fillmore Canyon Trail-First La Cueva parking lot/picnic area Duration: about 3 hours Total Distance: About 2.5 miles. Please expect frequent stops along the way Trail […]
Catch FOMDP at Public Lands Palooza! Saturday, Sept 12 from 9am-12pm Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
Location: Dripping Springs Duration: takes roughly 3-3.5 hours so please plan accordingly. Total Distance: 3.0-mile out-and-back trail. Our guide will make frequent stops along the way. Join us for a guided hike to Dripping Springs. We will learn about the area's history, plants, and wildlife. We will make stops at Boyd’s Sanitarium and Van Patten […]