
25 Jun VIP Mimbres Peaks Tour & Gourmet Lunch (Monday Tour)
Before the Conference begins that night, explore the finest of nearby Luna County with a VIP guided trip to the pristine and jaw dropping vistas of the Florida Mountains wilderness, followed by a gourmet lunch at Lescombs Winery and Tasting Room in Deming. First you will be driven into one of New Mexico’s largest wilderness areas, the Florida Mountains, for a short 1.3 mile hike. Then you will be treated to a delicious lunch and tour at the popular Lescombs Winery. At the Florida Mountains You’ll experience stunning views as you climb into this mysterious and beautiful sky island mountain. Sitting at the northern reaches of the Chihuahuan Desert, the range contains a fascinating diversity of plants with more than 600 species documented.
Total Trip Time: 3 1/2 hours
Meeting Times: Monday Sept. 23 at 10 AM
Where to Meet: Lescombes Vineyards, 7075 Hwy 549 SE, Deming, New Mexico
Tour Leader: BJ Trejo
Terrain: The Spring Canyon hike terrain is sand and rock, with moderate elevation gain.
What to Bring: Water, sun-screen, tennis shoes, hat, etc
Group Limit: 20
Age Limit: 8 years old
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Special Directions, Safety Restrictions, etc.: Be prepared to hike on some moderate rocky trail terrain with moderate elevation gain.