Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking Group
10K – South – Double Eagle – La Luz saddle – Sandia Mountain East
Thu, 2026-07-30 @ 8:15 AM
Variation: Highly recommend poles/will be walking on uneven river bottom
Highlights: This high-altitude route showcases some of the most iconic terrain in the Sandia Mountains. We will traverse the forested ridgeline before breaking out into the spectacular, panoramic views near the upper tram terminal. From there, we drop down the rugged La Luz trail to a scenic saddle.
Cautions: Why It Is Challenging
While 700 feet of elevation gain over 5 miles might look moderate on paper, this hike earns its “challenging” rating due to the starting altitude of roughly 10,000 feet. The air is thinner, the terrain—especially on the La Luz segment—is notoriously rocky and uneven, and our r
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Hike Leader(s): Carl Gervais
Van Driver(s): Carl Gervais
Hike Class: C (Challenging)
Hike Distance: 5.2 mi
Min Elevation: 9600 ft
Elevation Change: 700 ft
Total Uphill: ft
Total Downhill: ft
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Route Type: InOut
Travel Time 1W: 1:00
Travel Distance RT: 86 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.
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