Soledad Canyon Day Use Area

Excellent bang for your energy buck in this hike.

This isn't quite the most dramatic hike in the area, but you need not be a great outdoor adventurer to get everything this route has to offer. The trail is smooth, easy to navigate, not too steep, and...

Great and easy day hike

A very enjoyable easy day hike just east of Las Cruces. Highlight is the box canyon and (occasional) waterfall at the end of the trail. Free parking - no fee, but it can get a bit crowded weekends.

Nice, easy hike

This is a nice, easy hike with lovely views. The trail is not well marked at the beginning but was easy to follow after that. There is an old rock house near the end. If you are lucky, and there ha...

Nice easy day hike and dog friendly

Nice easy hike on a well-marked trail, though there are several paths you can take. Only a couple miles round trip. At the end of the hike you are rewarded with a trickle of a waterfall and an old roc...

Great hike

We love this hike because it's easier then some in the area. It's also has shorter options. Oh and it's beautiful.