Cerro Pedernal at dawn on the wonderful drive up to this one. 1 AUGUST 2026 W5N/SE-005 Elevation: 10,620′ Route: Old forestry roads Hike Distance: 2.3 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 300′ Navigation: Tricky* Steepness: Gentle Vehicle: Passenger car Road: Excellent dirt roads Cell Coverage: None from Verizon * Landmarks are obscured by the trees. TheContinue reading “Cerro de la Garita”
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Los Griegos
Looking like something Van Gogh painted, these sunflowers are either Mule’s Ears (Wyethia arizonica) or Arrow Leaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) – both obviously in the sunflower family, but hard to tell apart. 20 JUNE 2026 W5N/SE-012 Elevation: 10,118′ Route: 4WD track and good use trail Hike Distance: 4.0 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 930′ (includesContinue reading “Los Griegos”
Peralta Ridge
Looking north across the amazing Valles Grande – the 8,000′ high center of the Valles Grande Caldera to Chicoma Mountain. 6 JUNE 2026 W5N/SE-015 Elevation: 9,941′ Route: Cross country Hike Distance: .66 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 125′ Navigation: Easy Steepness: Gentle Vehicle: Passenger car* Road: Good dirt road* Cell Coverage: Excellent Verizon *The roadContinue reading “Peralta Ridge”
Cerro Roman
★★☆☆ This summit earns two stars based on a pleasant hike and easy access in mud and snow seasons along with a nice view and huge activation zone
Polvadera Peak
☆☆☆☆ The best “no star” summit you will ever do. Horrible hike, not much of a view and a long dirt road drive, but SO much fun!
Clara Peak
★★☆☆ This former fire lookout commands a fine view of the Española, Nambe & Pojoaque Valleys.
Chicoma Mountain
★★★☆ I’ve looked at this beautiful, mystic mountain from afar for years. Today was the day I finally went there.