Hillsboro Peak via Black Range Crest Trail

Type: out and back
Mileage: 11.3 miles ⚠️
Estimated time to complete: 5 - 7 hours⚠️
Elevation: 2,201 (gain/loss)⚠️
Difficultly: Intermediate to Hard ⚠️

This trail is easy to follow and strenuous in terms of mileage and elevation. We will have the opportunity to walk through the black range and take in the scenery of the Aldo Leopold Wilderness.

We will meet at the Kohl’s/Starbucks off Red Road on the west side at 6:00 a.m. and leave sharply at 6:15 a.m. If you are from Las Cruces, we can meet at the circle k off University Ave and Don Roser ( located off I-25) at 6:45 am and leave sharply at 7:00 am. Please arrive with a full tank of gas.

We can have a potluck afterwards if people would like to participate. If so, please comment on what you will bring.

If you need directions, feel free to DM me . Dogs are welcome as long as they can do the mileage. You are responsible for the safety and well being of your dog. Please be sure that your dog is friendly with other dogs.

Participants should be in good physical condition to attend this outing. Folks with an underlying medical condition should avoid moderate and strenuous outings. Participants who RSVP yes also agree to the Release of Liability statement located under the "What we're about" heading.

For safety reasons we hike together and support each-other as a group/team, with the leader in control. We stop, rest, eat, etc. together. No one will be allowed to hike ahead at any time. If you are unwilling to comply with this please do not sign up. I reserve the right to remove any one from this hike.

Thank You

What to bring
Day-hike gear, water/sports drinks, hiking poles, snacks. Bring the 10 essentials: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/day-hiking-checklist.html