Can't argue with the Texas choice of McKittrick Ridge, but the hike up via McKittrick Canyon instead of Dog Canyon is even more beautiful if you can handle the

Can't argue with the Texas choice of McKittrick Ridge, but the hike up via McKittrick Canyon instead of Dog Canyon is even more beautiful if you can handle the brutal climb. It's at least a couple of hours driving from the Texas trailheads to the New Mexico trailhead, so it's worth considering both directions depending on your fitness and what direction you're coming from.