El Paso, TX Birding Trails and Maps

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Edgemere Median Linear Trail

1.4 mi
State: TX
Asphalt

La Llorona Multi-Use Path

4.8 mi
State: NM
Asphalt

Playa Drain Trail

6.8 mi
State: TX
Asphalt, Concrete

Sonoma Ranch Multi-Use Path

3.6 mi
State: NM
Asphalt

Triviz Multi-Use Path

4.5 mi
State: NM
Asphalt

Las Cruces Dam Open Space Trails

3.2 mi
State: NM
Asphalt, Gravel

Outfall Channel Trail

4.4 mi
State: NM
Asphalt

Rio Grande River Trail

11.9 mi
State: NM, TX
Concrete

Alameda Arroyo Trail

0.75 mi
State: NM
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Calle Jitas Trail

1.07 mi
State: NM
Asphalt

Metro Verde/Engler Multi Use Path

0.7 mi
State: NM
Asphalt

O.T. Smith Shared Use Path

2.5 mi
State: TX
Asphalt

Twin Parks Trail

0.93 mi
State: NM
Asphalt

Union Multi Use Path

1.26 mi
State: NM
Asphalt, Concrete

University Multi-Use Path

1.1 mi
State: NM
Asphalt

Willoughby Trail

0.7 mi
State: NM
Concrete
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
On El Paso’s east side, just south of the city’s airport, Edgemere Median Linear Trail stretches for nearly a mile and a half along Edgemere Boulevard. The route is fully paved and dotted with trees....
TX 1.4 mi Asphalt
La Llorona Multi-Use Path is located in the city of Las Cruces in southern New Mexico, less than an hour north of El Paso.  The trail sits on the eastern edge of the Rio Grande River. The Rio Grande,...
NM 4.8 mi Asphalt
If you’re looking for a good spot to exercise in the Lower Valley, consider the Playa Drain Trail. The recreational trail is paved, making it easy for trail users ranging from older users to families...
TX 6.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Located in eastern Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Sonoma Ranch Multi-Use Path provides a safe environment for walking and biking along the busy boulevard of the same name. The moderately hilly topography...
NM 3.6 mi Asphalt
Las Cruces is a city is southern New Mexico, about 50 minutes north of El Paso, Texas. The Triviz Multi-Use Path is one of the paved recreational paths found in the city. It is located in the west of...
NM 4.5 mi Asphalt
Located along the city's flood-control dam on the western side of town, the Las Cruces Dam Open Space Trails help transform this utilitarian corridor into a thriving recreational area. A gravel path,...
NM 3.2 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The Outfall Channel Trail mimics the Alameda Arroyo (seasonal stream) as it travels from west to east across Las Cruces. The paved trail, nearly 4.5 miles long was built to connect two other city...
NM 4.4 mi Asphalt
A 10.5-mile stretch of the developing Rio Grande River Trail begins near the Texas/New Mexico border and continues south, connecting the Texas communities of Anthony, Vinton, Canutillo and El Paso....
NM, TX 11.9 mi Concrete
The short Alameda Arroyo Trail provides a nice paved path with adjacent crushed stone for joggers, connecting neighborhoods off of Roadrunner Parkway with the local middle school and the Sonoma Ranch...
NM 0.75 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Beginning at the entrance to the Dona Ana Community College in eastern Las Cruces, the Calle Jitas Trail runs along the adjacent boulevard of the same name for just over a mile, passing through the...
NM 1.07 mi Asphalt
The Elizabeth F. Hernandez Memorial Trail is a shared-use trail adjacent to Transmountain Drive in northeast El Paso. The trail sits on both the north side and the south side of the road, extending...
TX 3.4 mi Concrete
The Metro Verde/Engler Multi Use Path is a wide, asphalt trail that runs along the side of Thurmond Road in the rapidly-growing Metro Verde development in northeastern Las Cruces. New homes, parks,...
NM 0.7 mi Asphalt
This shared-use path sits on the east side of O.T. Smith Road. The path addresses safety concerns for the pedestrians and cyclists who were forced to make a dangerous commute along this road. Now, the...
TX 2.5 mi Asphalt
The Pat O'Rourke Memorial Hike & Bike Trail is over two miles of smooth asphalt along Resler Drive, in El Paso Texas. Originally christened the Resler Drive Hike and Bike Trail, the trail was renamed...
TX 2.2 mi Asphalt
The River Bend Drive Hike & Bike Trail provides ample opportunity for residents of west El Paso, young and old alike, to get out and walk, run, ride or roll. The trail sits on the west side of River...
TX 1.1 mi Asphalt
Creatively located in the wide median space on Engler Road in a northeastern neighborhood of Las Cruces, the Twin Parks Trail provides a neat little space for recreation and exercise. Featuring over a...
NM 0.93 mi Asphalt
Running from the charming Mesilla Park neighborhood in Las Cruces to the outskirts of the sprawling campus of New Mexico State University, the Union Multi Use Path provides excellent opportunities for...
NM 1.26 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The University Multi-Use Path is so named because it lines the edge of the New Mexico State University Campus in Las Cruces. The trail sits on the south side of University Avenue between College...
NM 1.1 mi Asphalt
An urban pathway located in the heart of Las Cruces, the Willoughby Trail follows a concrete corridor utilized for water retention and flood control right alongside Main Street in the city's center....
NM 0.7 mi Concrete

Recent Trail Reviews

Rio Grande River Trail

Not 11 miles long.

June, 2024 by sabrinasaenz04

Trail is not 11 miles long only 1.27-miles. Please correct this.

La Llorona Multi-Use Path

Scenic trail!

April, 2024 by wegot2go

Connects to the La Mesilla Trail. We rode a total of 20 miles on both trails.

Edgemere Median Linear Trail

Nice easy path

October, 2023 by mikelcorbin22

I was in town on business and was looking for a place to walk/run. This was pretty close to the hotel. It was an easy path that was well lit even after dark. It’s down the wide median through a neighborhood. Great use of the space! People were friendly and the neighborhood is nice.

Accordion

Triviz Multi-Use Path

Nice trail next to highways

March, 2023 by gsauncog

Nice trail. Many road crossings. Next to highways so noise was present.

La Llorona Multi-Use Path

Nice trail with connections

March, 2023 by gsauncog

Nice continuous asphalt trail along the Rio Grande River. Connected to Outfall Channel Trail which connected to Triviz Multi-use path.

Outfall Channel Trail

Nice trail, many road crossings

March, 2023 by gsauncog

Nice Asphalt Trail. Many road crossings having to go through many trail pillars.

Playa Drain Trail

great beginnings

October, 2021 by elviaturtle

First time on a bike since a kid and with a trailer. Super clean. Highly recommend

Playa Drain Trail

Great Trial

August, 2021 by zp6rqvqtbd

A really nice trail that’s well lit at night. Right across from the Shawver park and the Cowan water center it’s short enough to make walking and running a good sweat but it also works just enough to enjoy a nice evening walk. Wish it could be extended though . It’s well lit at night like I said so it’s pretty safe and accessible.

Las Cruces Dam Open Space Trails

Best Paved Trail in Las Cruces

May, 2021 by britte.lowther

Hope it gets longer!

Rio Grande River Trail

Gentle ride

July, 2020 by tilsonke

Nice trail, however, more maintenance needs to be done on the trail to clear away the weeds from cyclists. If you’re in Las Cruces consider starting at the top of the trail otherwise you will be driving half an hour to the end of the trail and riding it backwards. As a couple the trail was fine but I would not ride this alone as a woman.

Sonoma Ranch Multi-Use Path

Sonoma Ranch Bike Trail

March, 2020 by donvnarr

A 10 ft wide ribbon of asphalt running from just north of hiway 70 down to Lohman Drive makes for a scenic moderately exertive 5 mile bike jaunt. Recognize that this trail parallels Sonoma Ranch Blvd which carries a fair amount of traffic. The views can be stunning but next time I’ll wear ear plugs.

La Llorona Multi-Use Path

good start

November, 2019 by twopalms_2

First time on bike trails in Las Cruces where they have made a good start towards connecting many short bike trails. We were able to connect enough to get a nice, flat easy 18 mile ride. Look forward to exploring more trails in the area.

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