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Doña Ana County

Baylor Canyon Pass – Baylor Canyon loop from Baylor Canyon

Running trails & routes

Doña Ana County

Baylor Canyon Pass – Baylor Canyon loop from Baylor Canyon

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2.7

(11)

31

runners

Baylor Canyon Pass – Baylor Canyon loop from Baylor Canyon

02:32

18.1km

690m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Organ Mountains Wilderness

Waypoints

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Parking

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Baylor Canyon trailhead

Highlight • Parking

2

883 m

Baylor Canyon Trail (west)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great trail but it can be a little difficult to follow here. The trail is much more clear once you reach the canyon, but for this segment …

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3

5.56 km

Baylor Canyon Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This is a great turn-around point if you are hiking the Baylor Pass Trail. You can also head up toward Baylor Peak to an overlook or the summit itself. The …

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6.33 km

Baylor Canyon Trail (east)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is incredible. The views of the mountains from along the tree-lined trail are fantastic the whole way and the scenery is stunningly beautiful. The hike is challenging enough to be interesting without being difficult.

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9.03 km

Baylor Pass Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is a day use fee for the Baylor Pass Trail ($3 as of 2024). You can camp at Aguirre Spring or park and hike from here. There is a …

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6

15.5 km

Baylor Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

As you ascend the high desert the views start to open up around you. From here you are around halfway to the pass!

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18.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

Surfaces

18.1 km

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