Women's Hike - Sierra Vista Trail

Women's Hike - Sierra Vista Trail

Come explore the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert with other women, led by a female ranger or volunteer. Learn about best hiking practices and the unique desert ecosystems. This hike is open to women of all experience levels who are excited to spend more quality time outdoors.

This month we will hike the Sierra Vista to Northern Pass loop. We will begin on a section of the Sierra Vista trail, a trail running between Las Cruces and the Franklin Mountains, and connect to the Northern Pass trail in Franklin Mountains State Park to make a loop of about 5 miles. This trail explores the Northern tip of the Franklin Mountains Range as it approaches Anthony's Gap, meandering through arroyos and over hills. There will be some elevation gain, but the overall difficulty is moderate. Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 444-9100. Bring: water, snacks, hiking boots/shoes, and comfortable clothes. Optional: binoculars, hiking stick, camera, and a map. Fee: $5 for adults 13 years old and up; $0 for Texas State Park Pass holders and children 12 and under. Please bring a check or exact change, as the Ranger or volunteer guiding the hike will be unable to make change. Alternatively you can make a reservation ahead of time at texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com Meeting location: Sierra Vista Trailhead off of New Mexico 404. Directions: From East El Paso on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, continue north onto NM-213 N. At the traffic circle, take the 2^nd exit onto NM_404 Ohara Rd. Continue 3.9 miles. Parking will be on the left (south) side of the road. From the West on Interstate Highway 10, take Exit #162 for NM-404 toward Anthony/ Chaparral. Turn East on NM-404 Ohara Rd. Continue 4.2 miles. Parking will be on the right (south) side of the road.