Organ Needle Trail

About Organ Needle Trail

Organ Needle Trail is a expert hiking trail near White Sands Missile Range in Doña Ana County, Texas.. The surface is unpaved. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.

What “Expert” Means

Long backcountry routes (20+ miles), alpine grades, via ferrata, or extremely technical terrain. For experienced hikers with proper conditioning, navigation skills, and gear.

Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.

What to Pack & Wear

Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.

Trail Safety in Texas

Trail conditions in Texas change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:

• Check with the land manager for current conditions and closures
• Tell someone your plan and expected return time
• Know your turn-around limits — conditions can change fast
• Carry the 10 essentials: water, food, navigation, first aid, light, fire, shelter, knife, sun protection, extra clothes

References & Maps

• View original OpenStreetMap record — source data
• Open OpenStreetMap at trailhead
• Driving directions (Google Maps)