Here the ruins of Ruby (Hayner) Mine lay strewn about the end of the trail — old pieces of machinery, buildings, and abandoned mineshafts. This is one of five mines in the National Monument, though its history seems mostly lost to time.

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Hike the easy 3.4-mile Topp Hut Road in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, featuring desert views and historical mine sites.

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Location: Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

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