Overview: This is a moderately difficult loop trail in the Manzanitas trail system, combining elements of the Tunnel canyon-Birdhouse Ridge loop and the Otero Canyon-Blue Ribbon loop. It will be a good opportunity to test knees, endurance, and equipment. The hike total 11.4 miles and have a combined elevation change (uphill and downhill) of approximately…

MAP LINK Park directly in from the gate and look for the group of pilgrims congregating by their cars! HIKE LEADER: SUZANNE BLAZIER DESCRIPTION: 1. The walking route I will take you on first heads south from the Botanic Garden and past Tingley Beach. We will keep walking south, and will turn around at a…

To see the map, click HERE. DESCRIPTION: This hike is approximately 5.5 miles with an elevation gain of 610 feet. Considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours to complete. This is a loop trail, starting in Otero Canyon, continuing onto Gnasty with a G, and returning on Blue Ribbon. If…

Bring a nosh to share. Paper goods and utensils provided. Post pot luck will be a wine tasting. Following this there will be a short intro to St. James and some of the lore surrounding him. Then a talk and slideshow of one pilgrim’s Camino Francés experience.

Wine tasting and pot luck – please bring an easy dish or finger food to share. Plates, napkins, utensils provided. Intro to St. James and lore; Camino Francés slideshow; interactive best and worst of your Camino. Limited number allowed; we’ll let you know if there is room. Click Register to express your interest by email.

Tres Pistolas Trail – 19 Tres Pistolas Trail NE, Albuquerque To see the map click here. The hike is considered to be moderate to difficult. We will be hiking a total of 8 miles with an elevation gain of 2133 feet. When I completed the pre-walk it was approx. 19,000 steps. I was able to…

Meet at the NE corner of Snow Park at Morrow Ave. NE and Parsifal St. NE. To see the map click here. The walking route I will take you on is close to four miles in length. This walk is on city sidewalks, and on grass in city parks. We will go through four city…

TUNNEL CANYON BIRDHOUSE RIDGE & WEST RIDGE TRAILS This trail is near Tijeras and is generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2-3 hours to complete, depending on individual pace. I have walked it in 2 hours and in 4, stopping more often to appreciate nature.This is a popular area for…

There will be two hike options available. Both options start together and participants can choose between two distances (3 miles or 5 miles) as we hike. Estimated hike times are 1 hour for the 3 mile hike and 1.5 hours for the 5 mile hike. There are some areas with technical terrain so we recommend…

This trail is approximately 6.4 miles with a gain of about 1700′. Average grade will be 10% and our max will be 24%. We can expect to be hiking for 4 hours. We will take the Embudo Trail through Embudo Spring and Embudo Canyon, climbing out of Embudo Canyon to meet up with the Three…