Perfect hike for family of four! We drove up from Ft Bliss and took our 2.5 year old and 12 month old. There is an incline on the way up to Dripping Springs but you’re on a gravel trail the entire time until right at the spring/mountain camp area. My husband pushed our double jogging stroller all the way up. Gotta be ready for a workout if you bring the stroller and definitely need’s to be a jogging stroller with the bike wheels. It’s doable but pack would be much easier assuming your kids like packs…mine don’t so stroller is emotionally easier on me . Beautiful views and not very busy. No waterfall this time but was told it’s due to a severe drought. Still so worth it. Fees: $5 per car Restrooms: Restrooms are very clean
This place is so beautiful! Park rangers were very friendly and helpful. Wildlife is abundant in the mornings. If you're into birdwatching, this is a perfect area. Dripping springs trail is a little difficult especially if you're out of shape like me, but, the views make it worth it. Parking: Need to pay the entrance fee to park. Various parking areas depending on which trail you want to hike Fees: 5 dollar entrance fee, pay at the visitor center Restrooms: Very clean, one restroom towards the end of Dripping springs trail
I really love and enjoyed the beauty of nature wen we came in this area. So amazing ,beautiful views of nature. You can do you’re trail in La Cueva for 1 and half miles back &port. Overlooking area you can see the down side of Las Cruces. Do next time we will come again bcoz were running out of time.. i will do another trail again in the side of the mountain. I saw a mule deer near wen we are living the La Cueva. I saw a beautiful barrel cactus with a flowers in both different colors. I saw many birds too…The humming birds is really cute Parking: There’s a lot of parking..you can choose where you like to park. Fees: You paid $5 for parking…just for the maintenance of the area. Restrooms: Restroom is well clean.
Nice hike for a half day trip. The paths are easy to follow and wide. The old buildings are very neat! There are bathrooms off the trail. We got to see a bunch of deer.Recommended activitiesWalking, Hiking, Running
Easy hike, beautiful landscape. Golden grasses with tall looming mountains as the back drop. The dripping springs are just that, if you are expecting a waterfall you will be disappointed. The place where the water drips is still quite nice quiet, secluded and giving a break from the wind. The rest of the experience is truly beautiful. Be sure to check out the cave near the picnic area.
Great, well marked, and maintained trails to historical ruins. Boots and water are highly recommended. The scenery is spectacular. The ranger station has lots of local lore, maps, pamphlets and exhibits. Fees: $5 per vehicle Dog-friendliness: Dogs allowed on most trails. La cueva trail is prohibited for dogs.
Hike to the waterfall was a bit tough due to deep gravel. Everything was well marked and the buildings were really interesting.Recommended activitiesHiking
Great place for a hike . Dripping springs trail is a gravel trail. 3.0 miles round trip. Beautiful mountains surround you. Fees: 5.00 per car
A very good National monument experience. It's a good little hike to the springs and the Van Patten and Duke homes. You can learn a little history along the way. I would suggest maybe visiting in the spring or early summer to see the best foliage. Overall it was a worthwhile stop in Southern NM.
Beautiful area. I used my National Parks pass to get in, otherwise it's $5 to park there. Hiked up Dripping Springs trail. Saw deer along the way. Buildings near end of trail 1.5 mi. Were built in late 1800s by E Van Patten as a mountain retreat for paying guests. Later, after selling the retreat it was used as a TB sanitarium. The area is beautiful, nestled among huge granite walls of the surrounding mountains. The area includes several other trails. Stop at the visitors center for a map and descriptions. You'll love it.
