Palo Duro Fitness Center – Monday Hiking Group
Plaza Blanca – Ghost Ranch
Mon, 2026-05-04 @ 7:15 AM
Variation: Max 9 hikers and driver
Highlights: Though this is a short hike, the scenery here is spectacular, with unusually white cliffs and formations. It was a site in the movie “Cowboys and Aliens.”
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): Carl Gervais
Van Driver(s): Carl Gervais
Hike Class: B (Moderate)
Hike Distance: 1.6 mi
Min Elevation: 6060 ft
Elevation Change: 230 ft
Total Uphill: 370 ft
Total Downhill: 370 ft
Avg Grade: 8%
Route Type: Figure8
Travel Time 1W: 2:00
Travel Distance RT: 220 mi
Times: We will meet at 7:15 AM and leave at 7:30 AM
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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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