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Achenbach Canyon Trailhead

Doña Ana County, NM

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BLM/Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks trail access into Achenbach Canyon on the western Organ Mountains escarpment south of Las Cruces. Chihuahuan Desert canyon and foothill habitat used by desert bighorn, mule deer, javelina, and raptors; a quieter wildlife-and-hike corridor than the already-mapped Dripping Springs / Aguirre Spring front-country hubs farther north.

Field facts

RegionDoña Ana County, NM
Coordinates32.2832, -106.5955
CountyDoña Ana
ManagerBLM — Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument area
HabitatChihuahuan Desert canyon / Organ Mountains west flank
TrailAchenbach Canyon Trail (waterfall/meadow route)
NearbySoledad Canyon Day Use ~2.4 km N; Dripping Springs ~4.8 km NNE

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