To ensure your safety, here some covid-safe protocols we will be following:

• Masks are recommended during day trips and local outings, but not required.
• No proof of vaccination or Covid test is required for participants when the activities are conducted outside and social distance can be maintained.
• For a contactless experience we’ll strongly encourage signup and participant waiver completion online in advance of every outing. A link will be provided for the sign-up location in the outings listings.

September

Friday, September 17: Tree Spring Trail Hike. This hike is a 3.7-mile out-and-back trail and 944 feet of elevation gain. A great hike with shade on most of the trail and a scenic view at the top—great for a food break so bring a lunch or snack. Please still be prepared with a hat and plenty of water! This is a gentle incline, smooth packed trail and easy rocky areas. We will meet at the Tree Springs Trailhead Parking lot at 8 a.m. Appropriate Covid-19 precautions will be taken. Contact the trip leader if you have questions.
Trip Leaders: Ken and Diane Reese, DianeAbqNM@gmail.com, 505-507-6416; reesekw@aol.com, 505-966-6676
Level: Moderate
Location: Albuquerque, east mountains
Register for this outing by September 15

Saturday, September 25: Yoga in the Mountains. Come celebrate National Yoga Month with us. We’ll meet at the trailhead at 10:00 a.m. If you’d like to explore the wonders of nature, hiking and outdoor yoga in the company of really nice people this is the hike! We’ll embark on an easy 2.5 mile hike that incorporates a one hour outdoor yoga and mindfulness break midway. Includes 200 feet of elevation gain and amazing views of the mountains. Sponsored by the Sierra Club Military Outdoors Program and everyone is welcome. Limited to 15 participants, and children over the age of 12 are welcome when accompanied by parent or legal guardian. A $5 cash donation for the instructor would be appreciated. Appropriate Covid-19 protocols will be observed. Good dogs are permitted.
Trip Leaders: Mary Froment, mcmfroment@gmail.com/Terry Owen, teowen@comcast.net
Level: Easy
Location: East Mountains of Albuquerque
Register for this outing by September 23.

Additional outings may be listed on the Santa Fe Meetup site

October

Friday, Oct 15, 2021-Sunday, Oct 17, 2021: Chaco Canyon Camp, Hike and Bike. Join us to camp at Gallo Campground in Chaco Canyon National Historic Park on Friday night. Come and enjoy the evening sky and meet new friends. Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Pueblo Alto trail head and hike to Pueblo Alto and New Alto ruins. This four-mile hike will cover steep, rocky terrain at the start and then climb gradually over 500 feet to the Chacoan sites above. We will stop for many photo ops and to view the interesting geology, plant life and spectacular vistas above the canyon. After we descend from our hike we will have lunch and the group will re-convene at the visitors’ center, mount our own bikes and ride the 10 mile Canyon Loop Drive and visit the major ruins such as Pueblo Bonito and Chetro Ketl on the way.  If participants choose not to join in the bike tour, they are on their own. For those who opt for the second day’s outing (Sunday), we will hike to Wiijiji Ruins in the Chaco National Historic Park, a four mile round trip hike to a large, interesting ruin.  This hike is rated as “Easy” as hikers trek over flat terrain with little elevation gain. This outing is appropriate for minors 16 or over accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No dogs. Due to the rough road conditions entering the park, a vehicle with adequate clearance is highly recommended.  A list of recommended gear and any added information will be sent to registrants on Monday, October 11.  Contact the outings leaders for further information
Trip Leaders: Hart Pierce, shpierce@q.com, (505) 320-1055/Terry Owen, trowen@comcast.net, (505) 301-4349
Level: Moderate
Location: Nageezi, NM
Register for this event before October 10

Friday, October 15:  Las Conchas Trail Hike along the Jemez River East Fork. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Home Depot in Bernalillo, 7700 Highway 550 at the North West corner of the parking lot. Carpooling encouraged as there is limited parking at the trail head on Highway 4. Recommended carpool driver donation is $15. This five-hour long outing includes one hour of driving each way from departure point, along the lovely winding mountain Highway 4 with a photo stop at the Gilman tunnels and waterfall. Then we will lunch together after the hike at Los Ojos in Jemez Springs. This easy pine forest hike alongside the mountain stream is approximately 3 miles round trip with 50 feet of elevation gain. You can find this hike listed as a Bonus Hike on page 217 of the 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles 3rd edition, by David Ryan and Steven Ausherman. Join us for a dose of nature and camaraderie. Bring your own water, and wear outer layers as temperatures can range from 45-80 degrees. This hike is appropriate for children over 12 accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No dogs. Covid 19 precautions will be taken as appropriate.
Trip Leader: June Parsons, 832-723-4533, comicsilver@gmail.com
Level: Easy
Location: Jemez Mountains, North of Jemez Springs
Register for this event by October 10

Saturday, October 16: Bosque Clean-up. Come join us at the Pueblo Montaño Open Space and Trailhead to pickup trash and celebrate our amazing open spaces. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Pueblo Montaño Open Space. We’ll team-up for about one and half hours to clean-up the surrounding area. Bring water, sunscreen, gloves, hat a snack, a trash bag or bucket, and wear closed-toed shoes. This is a great activity for families with children. Children 18 or under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If you love the bosque and our open spaces I hope you’ll join us!
Trip Leader: June Parsons, 832-723-4533, comicsilver@gmail.com
Level: Easy
Location: Albuquerque
Sign up for this event

Saturday October 23 and Sunday October 25: Wilderness First Aid Course. The Sierra Club, Rio Grande Chapter and Kirtland Air Force Base, Outdoor Recreation are co-sponsoring a Wilderness First Aid course especially geared toward our members. This course is in high demand and typically fills-up months in advance.
Trip Organizer: Terry Owen, teowen@comcast.net, (505) 301-4349
Location: Albuquerque
More information and register

Friday, October 29:  Las Conchas Trail Hike along the Jemez River East Fork. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Home Depot in Bernalillo, 7700 Highway 550 at the North West corner of the parking lot. Carpooling encouraged as there is limited parking at the trail head on Highway 4. Recommended carpool driver donation is $15. This five-hour long outing includes one hour of driving each way from departure point, along the lovely winding mountain Highway 4 with a photo stop at the Gilman tunnels and waterfall. Then we will lunch together after the hike at Los Ojos in Jemez Springs. This easy pine forest hike alongside the mountain stream is approximately 3 miles round trip with 50 feet of elevation gain. You can find this hike listed as a Bonus Hike on page 217 of the 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles 3rd edition, by David Ryan and Steven Ausherman. Join us for a dose of nature and camaraderie. Bring your own water, and wear outer layers as temperatures can range from 40-70 degrees. This hike is appropriate for children over 12 accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No dogs. Covid 19 precautions will be taken as appropriate. Register at the link below no later than October 25th.
Trip Leader: June Parsons, 832-723-4533, comicsilver@gmail.com
Level: Easy
Location: Jemez Mountains, North of Jemez Springs
Register for this event by October 15

Additional outings may be listed on the Santa Fe Meetup site

November

No outings scheduled (yet)

Additional outings may be listed on the Santa Fe Meetup site

December

Saturday, December 18: Full Moon Snowshoe Hike on Sandia Crest. Crisp night air and the reflection of the moon’s rays onto glistening snow. Meet at 5 p.m. at the Sandia Crest parking lot. This three-hour long outing is approximately 2.5 miles round trip with 150 feet of elevation gain. We’ll depart from the Sandia crest parking lot and proceed along the crest trail with several stops to enjoy stunning views all the way to the continental divide. We’ll cover tips for safely traversing on snowshoes and winter hiking. If there’s insufficient snow, we this will be a full moon hike. Sponsored by the Military Outdoors Program and everyone is welcome. Participants must be in good physical condition and tolerate high elevation. Appropriate for children over 14 with parent or legal guardian. No dogs, please. A recommended gear list and additional information will be provided to registrants on December 13th.
Trip Leader: Terry Owen, 505-301-4349, teowen@comcast.net
Level: Moderate
Location: East Mountains of Albuquerque
Sign up for this event no later than December 12

Additional outings may be listed on the Santa Fe Meetup site

January 2022

Saturday, January 15: Intro to Snowshoeing on Sandia Crest. If you can walk, you can snowshoe! Meet at 10 a.m. at Sandia Crest. This three-hour long outing is approximately 2.5 miles round trip with 150 feet of elevation gain. We’ll depart from the Sandia crest parking lot and proceed along the crest trail with several stops to enjoy stunning views all the way to the continental divide. We’ll cover tips for safely traversing on snowshoes and winter hiking. Sponsored by the Military Outdoors Program and everyone is welcome. Appropriate for children over 14 with parent or legal guardian. No dogs, please. Register at the link provided below no later than January 10th. A recommended gear list will be provided to registrants on January 11th.
Trip Leader: Terry Owen, 505-301-4349, teowen@comcast.net
Level: Moderate
Location: East Mountains of Albuquerque
Sign up for this event before January 10

Featured image: Steve Rice, a recent addition to our outings team, looks through Los Alamos Arch as he scouts hikes with Northern New Mexico Outings Chair Alan Shapiro. Photo by Alan Shapiro.