Near Pine Tree Trail
Pine Tree Trail
Near Pine Tree Trail
Pine Tree Trail
Near Pine Tree Trail
Pine Tree Trail
Near Pine Tree Trail
Pine Tree Trail
Near Pine Tree Trail
Pine Tree Trail

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Pine Tree Trail

4.6 (28 Ratings)
A loop trail climbing to the base of the Organ Mountains through Ponderosa pine habitat.
3.9
mi
Distance
1,043
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.89mi
Distance
1,043ft
Elevation Gain
930ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
6,702ft
High Point
5,680ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Pine Tree Trail is a four-mile loop providing spectacular views of the Organ Mountains and the Tularosa Basin. From the Aguirre Springs Campground, park at the trailhead east of the campground loop. The trail sign is large. Hike up from the road and the trail will soon bisect at .25mile. Turn left. Just short of a mile turn right to continue on the Pine Tree trail.and climb to the base of the Organ Needles before continuing the loop back to the intersection .25 away from the trailhead.

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Contributors
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