Organ Peak via the Ortiz trail (off trail summit)

⚠️ WARNING⚠️
This is NOT A BEGINNER hike!!!

Type: Lollipop Loop
Length: 9.1 miles ⚠️
Elevation gain: 3,421 ft ⚠️
Time to complete: 8-9 hours⛔️
Difficulty: Very Hard/ Very Strenous
Fee: $5 at trailhead or America the beautiful NP pass honored

This peak hike is DIFFICULT and TECHNICAL. We will summit the peak off trail. We will begin going off trail at the narrows. There is bushwhacking, scrambling, and minor climbing throughout the trail. Because of this, I'm limiting the group size to ensure a smoother and safer experience for every one who participates. The views up top are amazing and worthwhile. This trail is not pet friendly. Do not wear shorts for this hike!

We will meet at the Kohl’s/Starbucks off Red Road on the west side at 6:30 a.m. and leave sharply at 6:45 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 7:15 a.m. and Leave to the trail head at 7:30 a.m.

Due to the strenuous obstacles faced throughout the trail, 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 YOU from the list.
Thank-you

What to bring
Day-hike gear, 3 LITERS OF WATER , hiking poles, snacks.

What to bring
Bring the 10 essentials located under the "What we're about" heading.