Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking Group
Continental Divide Trail FR193 North – Mount Taylor
Thu, 2025-05-29 @ 8:00 AM
Highlights: Great vistas from the trail. Magnificent ponderosa pines and aspen groves. Views of Mount Taylor and interesting “Animal Inn” signs on trees.
Cautions: Trekking poles good to use but not necessary for those who do not use them. Small aspen branches down on trail but easy to step over or around. Last 0.1 mile to FR453 is a little messy.
Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how to do the actual hike, and download the hike GPS files.
Hike Leader(s): Connie Dennison
Van Driver(s): Carl Gervais
Hike Class: C (Challenging)
Hike Distance: 6.5 mi
Min Elevation: 9270 ft
Elevation Change: 430 ft
Total Uphill: 1165 ft
Total Downhill: 1165 ft
Avg Grade: 8%
Route Type: InOut
Travel Time 1W: 1:45
Travel Distance RT: 197 mi
Times: We will meet at 8:00 AM and leave at 8:15 AM
Sign up/Pay: Signup starts 14 days before the day of the hike. Call the center at 505-767-5999 to sign up and reserve a seat. Hikes are open to all 50+ Senior Center members. If, after making a reservation, you cannot attend the hike please call and cancel so that other hikers can participate.
Advice: Please review the hike information above. Make a point to check the rating (A, B, C, D or E), distance, elevation gain and total uphill stats and compare them to your hiking abilities. For the safety and enjoyment of all hikers it is important that you only attend hikes within your ability. If you have any questions about the hike, contact the hike leader (see above) before the hike.
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