One of the best ways to experience New Mexico’s natural beauty is by getting out there and hiking around in it! Here’s an easy trail that includes a waterfall, a historic structure and some unparalleled beauty.
The Soledad Canyon Loop Trail is located near Las Cruces.
Edward Herrera/Alltrails You’ll find the trailhead by traveling on University Avenue until you reach Soledad Canyon Road. Follow the road until the pavement ends, then you’ll see the parking lot.
This trail is well-marked and suitable for most hikers.
Amber Martinez/Alltrails The total elevation climb is only 524 feet over the 3.3-mile loop.
The scenery along the trail is spectacular.
Danica Nava/Alltrails You’ll enjoy some incredible views, interesting desert plants and cool rock formations along the way.
Depending on the time of year. the canyon may be lush and green.
Susette Gardner/Alltrails For some especially pretty scenery, hike in the spring months, when everything is green.
Take time to stop and enjoy the smallest bits of beauty here.
Maria Rivera/Alltrails You’ll definitely want to bring your camera along on this hike, and allow plenty of time to catch some great shots.
About halfway down the trail, you’ll come to a fork. Keep going straight in order to see the rock house and waterfall.
Eliana Newman/Alltrails The remnants of this rock house are interesting and worth checking out.
This hike includes a unique blend of natural beauty and signs of human habitation.
Crystal Hensley/Alltrails
After you pass the rock house, you’ll come to the waterfall.
Edward Herrera/Alltrails During winter and spring months, the waterfall typically has plenty of water; during the hot, summer months it may be completely dry.
Complete your hike by returning to the fork in the trail and finishing the loop.
Michael Carron/Alltrails As always, make sure that you have plenty of water with you. The trail is mostly flat, but the gravel can be loose, so wear a pair of sturdy shoes or hiking boots.
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Edward Herrera/Alltrails
You’ll find the trailhead by traveling on University Avenue until you reach Soledad Canyon Road. Follow the road until the pavement ends, then you’ll see the parking lot.
Amber Martinez/Alltrails
The total elevation climb is only 524 feet over the 3.3-mile loop.
Danica Nava/Alltrails
You’ll enjoy some incredible views, interesting desert plants and cool rock formations along the way.
Susette Gardner/Alltrails
For some especially pretty scenery, hike in the spring months, when everything is green.
Maria Rivera/Alltrails
You’ll definitely want to bring your camera along on this hike, and allow plenty of time to catch some great shots.
Eliana Newman/Alltrails
The remnants of this rock house are interesting and worth checking out.
Crystal Hensley/Alltrails
During winter and spring months, the waterfall typically has plenty of water; during the hot, summer months it may be completely dry.
Michael Carron/Alltrails
As always, make sure that you have plenty of water with you. The trail is mostly flat, but the gravel can be loose, so wear a pair of sturdy shoes or hiking boots.
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