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Summary: The sign is the trailhead. Follow the main trail east. At 1.1 miles you will pass a series of wooden posts. At 3.25 miles you reach Baylor Pass. Continue east on the trail downhill about 2 more miles to the Aguirre Springs loop road where the trail ends. Note - if you have someone pick you up or leave a vehicle in the park there is a $3.00 fee per vehicle. Trailhead: From the junction of I-10 and I-25, go north on I-25 6 miles to US-70. Turn right (east) on US-70. Follow US-70 east for 10.1 miles, exit at Baylor Canyon Road. Turn right (south) on Baylor Canyon road. Follow Baylor Canyon road south for about 2 miles to the trailhead on the left. (Lat:32.39177 Lon:-106.61387) Trail Guides for Baylor Pass: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: BLM Las Cruces field office - (505) 525-4300 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Michael P. Olbrisch, who has posted 67 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Pretty good hike. We started on the West side and went all the way over to Aguirre Springs. Then back over to the West side. Probably should have left a car on the other side. We were pretty tired by the time we got back to the car. It took about 5 hours 20 minutes to go about 11 miles. The east side hike is much easier than the west. Good 1st hike overall. The first time we walked it there was a sleeting rain. This time Jan 1, 2009 was a very nice day. Windy at the saddle. Path is easy to follow. Mostly rocky so it pays to have good hard sole. For old folks like us it was still doable although going down is always harder on the bones. Took us 4 hours including a 20 minute lunch at the top. Good family WALK. Make sure you got plenty of water,good shoes,and sunscreen! Not many shading areas much longer anticipated! Make sure you plan way ahead for time to hike the trail! Be careful and have fun!! Nice hike. One of the nicest in the area. Going from East to West is best... less elevation gain. Did see a rattler near the "primative campsite." Good trail, full mile prior to getting into the mountainous area (only set-back for me). Saw a horned lizard, rattlesnake and the biggest tarantula I had ever seen (gave me the creeps) right on the trail. So... look out. Fun Hike. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Mexico Hiking, New Mexico Trails, New Mexico Hikes, Dona Ana County Hiking, Dona Ana County Trails, Dona Ana County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||