Dripping Springs Trail Hike with Hot Lunch in Las Cruces

This fun 1/2-day adventure is just right as a moderate hike for physically fit hikers, 1.5 mile out and back (3 miles total) day hike. Nestled in a peaceful box canyon, surrounded by the beautiful, imposing Organ Mountains is the remains of the Boyd Sanitarium, the old Van Patton Mining camp, the old livery stables and the 1800's hotel that once contained 32 rooms! We will meet you at the La Cueva group shelter #1, where we will have our base camp set up. After a light stretching & safety orientation, we will start the hike up the trail. Trail is moderate with a 500' elevation gain on combination/ gravel and hard packed trail. We will have two guides accompany the group and will provide day packs for use. Your lead Native American guide will speak about the rich history & pre-history of the area, the geology and the local flora & fauna of the Organ Mountains. We will provide a light snack at a great vantage, look out point at the box canyon before you start back for base camp. At base camp, we will provide a sizzing hot lunch of chicken fajitas with all the trimmings with a yummy dessert! Cold beverages and hot coffee will be included as well. When: March 2nd, Saturday, 9:00am-1:30pm Where: Dripping Springs Nature Area. The Dripping Springs Natural Area is located 10 miles east of Las Cruces, on the west side of the Organ Mountains. From Exit 1 on Interstate 25, take University Avenue/Dripping Springs Road east to the end. Age Group: 15 and older** Ticket Price: Early Bird Special!! Sign up before Feb. 19th and save 10%, (applied at checkout)* After Early Bird; $65.00 plus tax. Price includes 2 guides, base camp staff, hot lunch/beverages & snacks, provided day packs. Once you have signed up, a confirmation email will be sent to you with additional information/what to bring etc. Please call 877-808-6877 with any questions at all.