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Crawford Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.6 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Southwestern New Mexico
  4. …Las Cruces
  5. Dripping Springs Natural Area
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“A short connector trail between the Dripping Springs and Fillmore Trails. ”

Brandon Dougherty
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Map Key

0.9

Miles

1.5

KM

Point to Point

5,885' 1,794 m

High

5,662' 1,726 m

Low

106' 32 m

Up

249' 76 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

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Description

The Crawford Trail is a short connector trail best used to connect from Dripping Springs Trail to Filmore Canyon Trail. It is wide and well maintained.

Flora & Fauna

Typical Chihuahua Desert flora and fauna,cacti ,sotols, grasses and agaves. Several species of birds and lizards.

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM New Mexico - Las Cruces District Office

Shared By:

Brandon Dougherty with improvements by Jean-Claude Linossi
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Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 7 votes

#4

in Dripping Springs Natural Area

#23801

Overall
  3.6 from 7 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Dripping Springs Natur…

#347

in New Mexico

#23,801

Overall
11 Views Last Month
954 Since Jan 10, 2017
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View from the trail
Apr 15, 2022 near White S…, NM
The trail in the winter.
Apr 11, 2018 near White S…, NM
The Crawford Trail offers beautiful views looking toward La Cueva Rocks.
Jan 10, 2017 near White S…, NM
The trail in the winter.
Apr 11, 2018 near White S…, NM
Looking west from the trail.
Aug 20, 2020 near White S…, NM
Fall grasses in full bloom.
Mar 13, 2018 near White S…, NM

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Mar 5, 2021
Donna Kepf
Mostly down hill coming down from dripping springs awesome views. 0.9mi
Mar 5, 2021
Nick Kepf
Nice connecting trail to lengthen the hike on the area. Great views of Las Cruces. 0.9mi — 0h 28m
Sep 12, 2020
Olivia Bellomo
0.9mi
Mar 22, 2020
Rafa Alicea
Trail clear, visibility endless
Mar 19, 2019
John Eversmeyer
Sep 16, 2016
Jean-Claude Linossi
This is a fairly easy trail. Nice views of the Organ Mountains and many wildflowers in the summer after the rains. 0.9mi — 0h 45m

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