New Mexico State University

Possible afternoon activities

• White Sands National Monument- Take US 70 east across the Organ Mountaints.
• Dripping Springs Recreation Area (hiking) - Take University Avenue east toward the Organ Mountains.
• Aguire Springs Recreation Area (hiking) - Take US 70 east across the Organ Mountains and take a right after crossing the pass.
• Ford Selden State Monument - Take US 85 north through the Mesilla Valley.
• Organ Mountains Hiking
  • Achenback Canyon
  • Fillmore Canyon
  • Baylor Canyon - Take US 70 east toward the Organ Mountains, turn right on Baylor Canyon Road, which is just before the town of Organ.
  • Dripping Springs - Take University Avenue towards the mountains.