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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque uncovers paths where no guidebook has gone before and hits classic trails as well. This is the essential guide to north-central New Mexico, from the black lava badlands in El Malpais National Monument to the cool aspens in Santa Fe National Forest. Explore newly opened lands in the Ojito Wilderness and the Valles Caldera, or revisit the past with nostalgic walks along the Rio Grande and Route 66. Hikes lead to ancient pueblos, ghost towns, slot canyons, and more, all just a day trip or less from the Duke City.
You'll save time with "Key At-a-Glance" info for each hike, providing quick and easy assessments of each trail before you hike. 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Albuquerque is your reliable companion, highlighting scenic views, trail history, and nearby attractions, plus: Detailed Directions to the Trailheads, GPS-Based Trail Maps With Accurate Hike Information, GPS-Based Elevation Profiles.
With all the advance scouting done for you, all you need to do is enjoy the breathtaking beauty in and around Albuquerque. So lace up your shoes, and let's hit the trail!
Overview Map
Dedication IX
Foreword XI
About the Author XIII
Preface XV
Introduction 1
Recommended Hikes 17
The Duke City [Albuquerque and Corrales] 29
Historic District: Old Town-Downtown-BioPark 30
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park 35
Rio Grande Valley State Park 40
Corrales: Acequias-Bosque Preserve 45
Petroglyph National Monument: Piedras Marcadas Canyon 50
Petroglyph National Monument: The Volcanoes 55
South Valley: Arenal and Atrisco Ditch Trails 60
South Valley: Montessa Park 65
Piedra Lisa Canyon 70
Elena Gallegos: Cottonwood Springs-Nature Trail 75
The Salt Mission Trail [NM 337 and NM 55] 81
Canyon Estates-Faulty Trails 82
Chamisoso Canyon 87
Mars Court 92
Fourth of July Canyon-Cerro Blanco 97
Capilla Peak 102
Kayser Mill-Pine Shadow-Cottonwood Trails 107
The Turquoise Trail [NM 14 to Santa Fe] 113
Canoncito-Bart's Trail 114
Tree Spring-Crest Trail 119
Golden Open Space 124
La Madera Road 129
Cerrillos Hills Historic Park 134
Cerrillos Hills: Waldo-Grand Central Mountain 140
El Camino Real [I-25 to Santa Fe] 147
Tunnel Spring-Agua Sarca 148
Placitas: Las Huertas Creek 153
Ball Ranchs 158
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument 163
Dome Wilderness: Eagle Canyon-Turkey Springs 168
La Bajada 173
La Cienega and La Cieneguilla 178
The City Different [Santa Fe and beyond] 185
Bishop's Lodge-Big Tesque Creek 186
Hyde Memorial State Park 191
Glorieta Canyon 196
Buckman: Otowi Peak 201
Buckman: Soda Springs-Caja del Rio Canyon 205
The Cuba Road [US 550 to Cuba] 211
Rio Rancho: La Ceja 212
White Mesa Bike Trails Area 217
Ojito Wilderness: The Far Side 222
San Ysidro Trials Area 227
Cabezon Peak 232
Continental Divide Trail: Deadman Peaks 236
The Jemez Mountain Trail [NM 4 to White Rock] 243
Paliza Canyon Goblin Colony 244
Stable Mesa 249
San Diego 254
Valles Caldera National Preserve: Coyote Call Trail 259
Bandelier National Monument: Mid Alamo Canyon 264
The Chihuahua Trail [I-25 to Socorro] 271
Hidden Mountain 272
Tome Hill (El Cerro Tome) 277
Trigo Canyon Falls 281
Monte Largo Canyon 286
Bernardo 291
Sierra Ladrones 296
Cerro Montoso 301
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge 306
San Lorenzo Canyon 310
The Mother Road [I-40 to Grants] 317
Herrera: Oh My God 318
Herrera Mesa 322
Greater Petaca Pinta: Volcano Hill 327
Greater Petaca Pinta: Mesa Gallina 332
El Malpais: Narrows Rim Trail 337
Mount Taylor: Gooseberry Spring Trail 342
Appendixes and Index 348
Public Lands 349
Everything else you need to know about New Mexico 351
Index 353
Map Legend
abqhiker
Posted August 3, 2012
The 2nd edition 60 hikes is updated and a gem of a guide. It covers all the important things to know before you load up plenty of water, snacks and sunscreen and go. I especially like the clues to avoid hiking yourself out of public lands into private or Pueblo ground where you're not supposed to be without permission. Each hike is covered by a key info section, a nice basic map and maybe the most important thing, the elevation profile. You can see right away if the hike is right for your abilities and taking into account the heat of the day and the amount of climbing you need to do. Worth every penny!
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Overview
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque uncovers paths where no guidebook has gone before and hits classic trails as well. This is the essential guide to north-central New Mexico, from the black lava badlands in El Malpais National Monument to the cool aspens in Santa Fe National Forest. Explore newly opened lands in the Ojito Wilderness and the Valles Caldera, or revisit the past with nostalgic walks along the Rio Grande and Route 66. Hikes lead to ancient pueblos, ghost towns, slot canyons, and more, all just a ...