Cross over the foothills of Mt. Cristo Rey to the dinosaur tracks that your guide, Dr. Eric Kappus, discovered and researches. These are the only dinosaur fossils in the Paso del Norte region! This is a moderate hike of about 2-miles round-trip with an elevation gain of about 200 feet. There is one difficult hill, but you will be on a trail the entire way. Along the way you will see the best fossils in the Paso del Norte region on "Fossil Hill" and learn about the history of the area, including the Camino Real, El Paso brick company, and the railroad which still crosses the area today. This hike will begin at Ardovino's Desert Crossing Farmer's Market at 9 AM. (MAP) Remember to bring plenty of water, a snack, hat, and sturdy shoes. Make sure to dress appropriately for chilly or warm weather. For more information contact Dr. Kappus at Southwest University: ekappus@southwestuniversity.edu.

This field trip is sponsored by Ardovino’s Desert Crossing. There are two great ways to get there: Take Executive Blvd. to W. Paisano Drive/Hwy 85. Go straight through light on Paisano and Doniphan. You will curve left to McNutt Rd./Hwy 273. At the first stoplight (Sunland Park Dr./Anapra Dr.) turn left and continue until you see the signs to Ardovino’s. The second way is to go south on Sunland Park Dr. Turn left on McNutt. At the stoplight (Sunland Park Dr./Anapra Dr.) turn right and continue until you see the signs to Ardovino’s.

The dinosaur tracks are located on land owned by Insights El Paso. Because of generous scholarships from the Paso del Norte Community Foundation, our field trip is free to all participants.

After your hike, consider having brunch at ADC. Here is the brunch menu.