Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking Group
Sandia Crest – Rocky Point Loop – Sandia Mountain East
Thu, 2025-07-17 @ 8:15 AM
HIKE CHANGE NOTICE
Change Notice Sent By: Carl Gervais
Original Hike: East Fork Box Wade
What Has Changed: Hike swap with July 31st hike. – Sign-ups begin 7/7/2025.
More Information: Sign-ups begin 7/7/2025 – Exchanging hike with Karen Rivard – to Sandia Crest – Rocky Point Loop
Highlights: Views from Crest, pleasant wooded trails, visit to Tram and Ski Area top terminals.
Cautions: Rain gear recommended for late summer hikes.
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): Karen Rivard
Van Driver(s): Joe Marino
Hike Class: B (Moderate)
Hike Distance: 4.3 mi
Min Elevation: 10200 ft
Elevation Change: ft
Total Uphill: 514 ft
Total Downhill: 514 ft
Avg Grade: 8%
Route Type: Loop
Drive Time 1W: 1:00
Drive Distance RT: 60 mi
Times: We will meet at 8:15 AM and leave at 8:30 AM
Sign up/Pay: Sign up required, call 505-767-5959. Can sign-up 13 days before scheduled hike. Must Show Current Membership Card before signing Release Form on hike day. Those without their card will be turned away. Please call the center if you need to cancel so others on the wait list can go. There are NO LONGER transportation fees.
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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