Tortugas Mountain

Fairly simple hike, lots of beautiful views. Definitely worth the hike, lots of different trails

Love this! We did turtleback trail, it's rocky and a little steep but we did it with a 4 yo and a baby in a front carrier. I read it's about an hour, we went off trail and took some time and we finished in less than 2 hours. I heard the view of the sunset at the top is unspeakable. Loved the views and the climb! Totally recommend. Parking is close. A couple picnic tables under shade and map at bottom. Bring water and grippy shoes.

On a beautiful cloudy day is the best way to go to the A mountain. It's about an hour hike or less going up hill and beautiful view as well.

Great mountain not very far form Las Cruces. There are several trails here. You can walk around the base of the mountain or you can hike up to the top on several trails. The ascent is somewhat steep but not too difficult. On the top you will have very good views of Las Cruces and the Organ and Dona Ana mountains. There is also an old observatory.

Awesome hike! About 2.5 - 3 mile roundtrip. Great views of the city and of Organ mountains.