Sandia Mountians Hiking Adventures
2010 – Updated Jul 24
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. – Psa 90:2
Day-hikes for youth or adults capable of hiking about six hours in moderate mountain terrain. Group size limited to 20 people. Please RSVP.
Bring water, hat, snacks, and lunch. Bring poncho in case of rain on the trail.
Most of the trail is sheltered by trees and pace will be easy. Hikes
typically conclude about 2pm. Hikes will be cancelled for inclement
weather (five day
forecast) or forest closures (Sandia Ranger
District). Look for cancellations posted on this website or call
pager 971-2053 if in doubt.
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Education Through Observation
Trail Guide: Mark Burton, pager 971-2053, mark@nmsciencefoundation.org Level certification offered as follows: · Level I – Hike the trail with a group · Level II – Find the way yourself · Level III – Lead a group to the site |
· Sat, Jun 19 – Group Photo 2010, Group Photo 2009, Group Photo 2008
Theme: Can’t lead someone to Christ unless you’ve been there yourself.
Departure: Elena Gallegos, Pino Trail Parking Area ($2 fee per car)
Destination: 1955 TWA aircraft wreck in TWA Canyon
Area: Variety of vegitation as hikers ascend from desert to lush forest. Add a rock to the rock house. Watch out for heavy poison ivy along creek bed in Dominga Baca Canyon. Share some praise & worship at Worship Rock waterfall. Visit Aspen Grove waterfall. Conquer the rock wall.
Special Occasion: Father's Day – share memories of fathers, grandfathers, Founding Fathers, God the Father
Departure Time: 7am
· Sat, Jul 17 –
Group
Photo 2010, Group
Photo 2009, Group
Photo 2008
Theme: Landmarks in life.
Departure: Spain Trailhead Parking Area (east end of Spain) (free parking)
Destination: 1941 A-17 aircraft wreck in Bear Canyon
Special equipment: bring gloves to protect hands from brush and rocks
Area: Spectacular view of entire Bear Canyon and pristine hiking along creek bed. View massive four-story rock monument. Few if any hikers due to Academy property at the mouth of the canyon.
Departure Time: 7am
· Sat, Aug 14 –
Group
Photo 2009, Group
Photo 2008
Theme: The Bible, our navigation through life.
Departure: Canyon Estates Trailhead Parking Area (north of Tijeras) (free parking)
Destination: 1964 Piper Commanche PA24 aircraft near Hondo Canyon - bring a GPS and practice finding coordinates
Area: Continuous tree cover from the beginning of the hike and visit to the Travertine Waterfall and cave. Hike a portion of the CCC trail named for the Civilian Conservation Corps who constructed the trail in the 1930s. Look for the history marker on the CCC trail.
Departure Time: 7am
· Sat, Sep 18
Theme: Pro 25:4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
http://www.higherpraise.com/lyrics1/RefinersFire2.htm
Departure: Doc Long Picnic Area (Hwy 536) (free parking)
Destination: Smelter Ruins
Area: Barro Canyon, North Mystery Trail, Tecolote Canyon
Departure Time: 8am
· Sat, Oct 16
Theme: Psa 104:10 He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.
Departure: Montecello Parking Area (free parking)
Carnuel exit off I-40, 1.5 mi east on old 66
look for brown hiking sign into Montecello subdivision, north to trailhead
Destination: Three Gun Springs (Tres Pistoles) & aircraft wreck
Area: Trail to the springs, legend that three Spanish Conquistador pistols were found in the area
Departure Time: 8am