Hiking/Outings

December 2009

5. Strenuous Outing in Cerro Rubio area near Valle Grande and Toledo. Hike or snowshoe, up to 10 miles and 1400' gain with steep sections, depending on conditions. Michael Di Rosa (w:667-0095 or h:663-0648)
6. Beginners’ Snowshoe Clinic near Santa Fe Ski Basin, snow willing. Rent shoes and poles, come out and play in the snow for a couple of hours. Gear and technique tips shared. Marcia Skillman (699-3008)
6. Moderate Tour of San Jose Badlands near Cuba. Join Michael Richie, guest guide, for another badlands exploration, featuring large, weirdly shaped hoodoos, petrified logs, and pottery shards. Driving via Bernalillo. Need some 4WD vehicles. Dogs OK. Norma McCallan (471-0005)
6. Strenuous Snowshoe up Gavilan from Taos Ski Valley road to ridge and 11,792’ peak. Up to 8 miles, 2000-2800’ gain. Spectacular winter views of high peaks, early start, dogs OK. Robert Reifel (984-1253)
12. Moderate Hike through White Rock canyon on Blue Dot and Red Dot trails, 8 miles, 1000' gain, stunning views, limit 10 people. Miguel DeLuca (820-0042)
12. Strenuous Snowshoe in SF Ski Basin area. Marcia Skillman (699-3008)
13. Moderate Hike to Kitchen Mesa at Ghost Ranch, 5 miles, 600’ gain, rock scramble at the top. Royal Drews (699-8713)
13. Holiday Potluck Party in evening (see article in The Sierran)
17. Easy or Moderate Hike Dogs OK. Eliza Schmid (474-5846)
19. Strenuous Hike in Bandelier backcountry. Bogdan Mihaila (795-3316)
20. Strenuous Hike in Abiquiu area, about 10 miles, 1200-1500’ gain, offtrail and scrambling, dogs OK. David Wargo (512-971-0090)
24. Easy or Moderate Hike Dogs OK. Eliza Schmid (474-5846)
26. Moderate/Strenuous Hike in and near Santa Fe River Canyon. All off trail, some rough sections. Norbert Sperlich (474-4354)
26. Moderate XC Ski Trip in Hopewell Lake area depending on snow conditions. Alan Shapiro (424-9242)
27. Strenuous Snowshoe maybe SF Baldy or a Gold Hill loop in Taos, 12 miles, 3400’ gain, dogs OK. Tobin Oruch (820-2844 before 8 pm)
31. Easy or Moderate Hike Dogs OK. Eliza Schmid (474-5846)

New Office Location

The Northern Group SC office has moved to 1807 2nd Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 ...see map

Day Hikes

The trail guide Day Hikes in the Santa Fe Area, now in its 6th edition, has become the standard guide book for this region.

View photos from popular hiking trails in the Santa Fe Area

Note:

Please always call the outings leader prior to a hike for confirmation and details.
To participate, you need to sign a liability waiver or contact Outings Dept at 415-977-5528 for printed version.
All events, outings, and activities are FREE and open to the public

Ongoing Activities

Santa Fe River Cleanup and Vegetation Maintenance
Saturdays - 9 to 11 AM
Nov 21
Park at Lower Alto Street north end of Closson. Bring work boots, gloves and drinking water. Call listed outing leader on each date. Beautify our adopted stretch! Help keep our river looking great! Be sure to connect with appropriate contact: Kathleen Davis (795-3286 or email) or Paige Grant (982-4081) or John Buchser (820-0201)

Northern New Mexico Group of the Sierra Club Environmental protection, conservation and hiking in Santa Fe area