The Wedge is the premier climbing destination in the Organ Mtn Range. It offers
a variety of climbing routes from advanced level aid climbs to mid to advanced
level trad routes. To get there, get off on the university exit in Las Cruces and
follow it straight east toward the La Cueva/Dripping Springs recreation area.
When you reach Baylor Canyon road, a dirt road running north/south, go north
until you find an east dirt road that leads to a green cattle gate. From the cattle
gate you can either continue up to the mine road or park there and walk in. A
4X4 vehicle is recommended as the walk is substantial. Plan on staying overnight
if you are in less than peak physical condition (for us old guys).
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The Wedge
GPS
COORDINATES

Wedge base


Descent gully



Green Gate



Baylor Canyon
Rd
turnout
The South Face
routes entail  
rigorous 5 or 6
pitch climbs,  
Bring much
more water
than you think
you will need.
Unless you're
really young and
speedy, a
headlamp will
be a plus.
Suggested
routes are the
S.F Diagonal
and the West
Rib
Western edge of The
Wedge showing the Trad
route.
Descent gulley
South Face of The
Wedge aid routes
green band
GPS
COORDINATES

Wedge base


Descent gully



Green Gate



Baylor Canyon
Rd
turnout
Best time to
climb is in the
winter or late
fall when the
temps are low.
The wall faces
south