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Best hikes in Chihuahuan Desert

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State(s) NM, TX, AZ
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Hikes in Region 28
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Last Visited Nov 05, 2022

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Find the best hikes in Chihuahuan Desert, located in NM, TX, AZ. Sort the hikes within this region using the dropdown. Higher-rated hikes are generally harder, longer days with beautiful scenery and lots of solitude and follows a fun, interesting route.

Hachita Peak

Little Hatchet Mountains BLM, NM
Class 2 4.5 miles 1900 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back
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Doña Ana Mountains

Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument, NM
Class 3 4.6 miles 2100 gain 2-4 hrs Loop
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The Thumb, Bar Mountain, and Van Patten Camp

Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument, NM
Class 2 6.1 miles 2300 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back
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Robledo Mountain via Leasburg Slot Canyon

Robledo Mountains Wilderness, NM
Class 3 7.2 miles 2900 gain 3-5 hrs Loop
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Anthony’s Nose

Franklin Mountains State Park, TX
Class 3 6.1 miles 3000 gain 3-5 hrs Out + Back
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Florida Peak North via Windmill Canyon

Florida Mountains BLM, NM
Class 4 5.9 miles 3100 gain 4-6 hrs Out + Back
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Dingleberry Peak

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, NM
Class 3 7.2 miles 3400 gain 4-6 hrs Out + Back
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Big Hatchet Peak

Big Hatchet Mountains Wilderness Study Area, NM
Class 1 5.3 miles 2700 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back
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North Peloncillo High Point

Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness Area, AZ
Class 3 5.9 miles 1800 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back
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Wildcat Peak and Razorback Peak

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, NM
Class 4 7.2 miles 3400 gain 4-6 hrs Out + Back
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