Split Rock Canyon Hike

4340 Rocky Acres Trail,Las Cruces NM 88007

11 September, 2021

Description

Hi friends! Join us on a morning hike to Split Rock Canyon. We will meet at the Prehistoric Trackways Parking Lot and begin hiking at 9am Directions from BLM website: LATITUDE/LONGITUDE: 32.37248028, -106.897435 DIRECTIONS: Coming from the North (I-25): At the Dona Ana Exit: From NM320 (Thorpe Road) in Doсa Ana, go west to US 85, then go north about a half a mile to Shalem Colony Road. Turn west on Shalem Colony Trail, which curves to the south. Go about 1.5 miles until you cross over the Rio Grande, and take a right onto county road, Rocky Acres Trail. After turning on Rocky Acres Trail, go approximately 1/4 mile, and then turn left onto the only dirt road (Permian Track Road) leading to the west. Cross over a cattleguard, and continue to the west. This road, past about a mile, is for high-clearance, 4wd vehicles only. Coming from the South (Las Cruces): Travel on Picacho Ave./Hwy. 70, at the stop light with Shalem Colony Trail. Go north on Shalem Colony Trail for approximately 5.5 miles. Prior to reaching the Rio Grande, you will reach a county road, Rocky Acres Trail. Turn west on Rocky Acres Trail. Go west approximately 1/4 mile to a dirt road entrance on the left-hand side. Cross over a cattleguard and continue to the west. This road, past about a mile, is for high-clearance, 4wd vehicles only. RECOMMENDED GEAR: Plenty of water Good hiking shoes Snacks Possibly a rain jacket Sunscreen/Bug spray CONTACT INFO: Jessica Gomez (575)680-0957 or [email protected]