Hiking/Outings

April 2009

2. Easy/Moderate Hike Dogs OK, Eliza Schmid (474-5846)
4. Easy/Moderate Hike in Ojo Caliente to visit the Posi ruin and the mica mine, ~7 miles, 800’ gain, dogs OK. Alan Shapiro (424-9242)
4. Moderate/Strenuous Hike/Climb up Cabezon (rescheduled to 4/25)
5. Moderate/Strenuous Hike up Ravens Ridge to Deception Pk, 5 miles, 2000’ gain, alternate if icy, dogs OK, Royal Drews (699-8713)
9. Easy/Moderate Hike Dogs OK, Eliza Schmid (474-5846)
11. Easy/Moderate Morning Tour of Mesa Prieta petroglyph site (rescheduled to 5/30)
11. Strenuous Hike to Tapia Canyon west of Cabezon. Petroglyphs, ruins, slot canyon, and arch! Limit 12 hikers. Very early start and a long day. Alternate if roads are muddy, dogs OK. Stephen Markowitz (983-2779, call before 8 pm)
12. Moderate Hike to Dome Wilderness (Sanchez Falls and beyond), ~8 miles, some steep offtrail sections, Dogs OK, Norbert Sperlich (474-4354)
16. Easy/Moderate Hike Dogs OK, Eliza Schmid (474-5846)
18. Moderate Hike on Blue Dot / Red Dot trails in White Rock Cyn, 7 miles, 700’ gain, some steep and loose footing, great views, dogs OK, Dan Rusthoi (690-8967)
18. Very Strenuous Hike in the Sierra Ladrones near Socorro (ideally Ladron Peak). Very early start or drive down Fri. Michael Di Rosa (667-0095 or 663-0648)
18. Santa Fe River Cleanup to help keep our river looking great! 9am - 11am. Park at Lower Alto Street north end of Closson. Bring work boots, gloves and drinking water. Kathleen Davis (795-3286 or Kdav40@aol.com)
18. Easy Birdwatch Walk in local area, bring binoculars. Ron Duffy (466-6398)
19. Moderate Hike to Alamo Cyn in Bandelier, ~7 miles, 1000’ gain, Les Drapela (438-3306)
19. Strenuous Hike in Bandelier, Dome Wilderness, 15 miles, 3000’ gain, high clearance vehicles needed for carpooling, Bogdan Mihaila (661-4184)
23. Easy/Moderate Hike Dogs OK, Eliza Schmid (474-5846)
25. Moderate Hike to Cerro de la Cosena, east of Cerrillos Hills peaks. 8+ miles, 750' gain, dogs OK on leash, can meet folks from south at TH. Norma McCallan (471-0005)
25. Moderate/Strenuous Hike/Climb up Cabezon (rescheduled from 4/4), volcano-strewn Rio Puerco valley. Participant must be aware of significant exposure and risk of falling. Hiker must be confident climbing on exposed, loose, and cactus-lain rock. Helmets advised because of rock fall. Good views at top, ~5 miles, 1400’ gain, challenging rock scramble. Stephen Markowitz (983-2779, call before 8 pm)
26. Strenuous Hike to Santa Fe Baldy, 14 miles, 3600’ gain, alternate if icy, Dogs OK, Royal Drews (699-8713)

New Office Location

The Northern Group SC office has moved to 1807 2nd Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 ...see map

Day Hikes

The trail guide Day Hikes in the Santa Fe Area, now in its 6th edition, has become the standard guide book for this region.

View photos from popular hiking trails in the Santa Fe Area

Note:

Please always call the outings leader prior to a hike for confirmation and details.
To participate, you need to sign a liability waiver or contact Outings Dept at 415-977-5528 for printed version.
All events, outings, and activities are FREE and open to the public

Ongoing Activities

Santa Fe River Cleanup and Vegetation Maintenance

Saturdays - 9 to 11 AM
Aug 15, Sept 19
Park at Lower Alto Street north end of Closson. Bring work boots, gloves and drinking water. Call listed outing leader on each date. Beautify our adopted stretch! Help keep our river looking great!
Be sure to connect with appropriate contact prior to cleanup date.
Kathleen Davis (795-3286 or email) or Paige Grant (982-4081) or John Buchser (820-0201)

Northern New Mexico Group of the Sierra Club Environmental protection, conservation and hiking in Santa Fe area