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The Organ Mountains Complex (named for
the steep, needle-like spires resembling the pipes of an organ) is located
about 10 miles east of Las Cruces, New Mexico. These spectacular New
Mexico mountains are notable for their steep-sided crevices, canyons,
and spires, and contain a number of perennial springs. At over 9,000
feet in elevation Organ Needle is the highest point in the complex
The quartz monzonite spires of the Organ Needles provide some of the
best scenery in the state of New Mexico. The complex also contains canyons
full of pyramidal rock outcroppings, red rhyolite cliffs and bands of
mountain mahogany. During the summer the hills are carpeted with bright
green grasses.
The many recreational opportunities in the Organ Mountains include hiking,
backpacking, horseback riding and wildlife observation. The Organs are
internationally famous locations for rock climbing. The Baylor Pass
and Pine Tree National Recreation Trails and a series of hiking trails
near Dripping Springs National Recreation Area are also located within
the complex. |
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