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Pine Tree Trail
Trail
4.2 mile
6.7 kilometer
point to point
80% Runnable
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
1,037'
316 m
Descent: -933' -285 m
High: 6,704' 2,043 m
Low: 5,687' 1,733 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 9% (5°)
Max Grade: 22% (12°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
All Clear
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“A loop trail climbing to the base of the Organ Mountains through Ponderosa pine habitat.”
— Alison Swing
Features
Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife
Need to Know
There is very little shade during the summer and temperatures in the area can easily exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Carry water.
$5 day use fee for Aguirre Campground.
$5 day use fee for Aguirre Campground.
Description
The Pine Tree Trail is a four-mile loop providing spectacular views of the Organ Mountains and the Tularosa Basin.
From the Aguirre Springs Campground, park at the trailhead east of the campground loop. The trail sign is large. Run up from the road and the trail will soon bisect at .25mile. Turn left. Just short of a mile turn right to continue on the Pine Tree trail.and climb to the base of the Organ Needles before continuing the loop back to the intersection .25 away from the trailhead.
From the Aguirre Springs Campground, park at the trailhead east of the campground loop. The trail sign is large. Run up from the road and the trail will soon bisect at .25mile. Turn left. Just short of a mile turn right to continue on the Pine Tree trail.and climb to the base of the Organ Needles before continuing the loop back to the intersection .25 away from the trailhead.
Flora & Fauna
Cholla cacti and prickly pear. Rabbits, lizards, rattlesnakes are all in the area.
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Contacts
Land Manager: BLM New Mexico - Las Cruces District Office
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