Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking Group
Aspen Vista to Big Tesuque Campground – Sangre De Cristos
Thu, 2026-08-06 @ 8:00 AM
Variation: Lunch in Santa Feat Harry’s Roadhouse
Highlights: Just below the Santa Fe Ski Basin, beautiful Aspen Views. Both a nice cardio workout at the beginning then an easy stroll down through aspens, mixed conifer and meadows following the North Fork Tesuque Creek to the Big Tesuque Campground.
Cautions: The trail is rocky and has occasional steep descent, hiking poles may be helpful. The uphill part is at or above 10,000 ft.
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): Robert Baldinell
Van Driver(s): Donna Abbott
Hike Class: B (Moderate)
Hike Distance: 3.7 mi
Min Elevation: 9710 ft
Elevation Change: 900 ft
Total Uphill: 640 ft
Total Downhill: 640 ft
Avg Grade: 8%
Route Type: Messy
Travel Time 1W: 1:30
Travel Distance RT: 160 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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