Sierra Vista Trail
What: Hike the northern section of the Sierra Vista Trail.
Meet: Meet at the Shell Station on the corner of I-10 and Transmountain Road, 6:45 a.m. and be ready to depart at 7 a.m. or at Mesquite Exit at 7:15 a.m. or at the Pan Am Center at 7:45 a.m.
When: 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4
Where: Trail begins in Las Cruces, and terminates at the Mesquite exit trailhead.
Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, hiking shoes, trail snacks.
Length: 7 miles (2-3 hours). Moderate to difficult.
Leader: El Paso RidgeWalkers, Carol Brown, 630-1424
Cost: Free
Website: www.elpasoridgewalkers.com
Summary: The total length of this trail is approximately 23 miles, and runs from the southern end of the Organ Mountains, past Bishop Cap to the northern end of the Franklin Mountains near Anthony Gap. Car shuttling will be necessary, with some cars left at the Mesquite Trail Head and everyone carpooled to the Las Cruces trailhead to start hike.
More Information: www.elpasoridgewalkers.com
