Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group
Ellis – 10K – Survey Loop – Sandia Mountain East
Wed, 2025-08-06 @ 8:30 AM
HIKE CHANGE NOTICE
Change Notice Sent By: Marilyn Warrant
Original Hike: Ellis – 10K – Survey Loop
What Has Changed: No change.
More Information: Reminder: the center is closed for training but the hike will go out as usual. Meet at 8:30 AM, leave at 8:45 AM. You won’t be able to go inside the center before the hike, though. If you need to cancel, email mariwnm@centurylink.net. If you haven’t signed up yet, just show up.
Highlights: Nice views to east. Good hike for wildflowers and butterflies. Return trail nicely shaded.
Cautions: None.
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): Tom Wagner
Van Driver(s): Joe Marino
Hike Class: B (Moderate)
Hike Distance: 4.5 mi
Min Elevation: 9850 ft
Elevation Change: ft
Total Uphill: 580 ft
Total Downhill: 580 ft
Avg Grade: 7%
Route Type: CCW Loop
Drive Time 1W: 1:00
Drive Distance RT: 60 mi
Times: We will meet at 8:30 AM and leave at 8:45 AM
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