Cardio Hike - Canyon Estates on South Crest Trail
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Departure Time: Saturday July 18, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Be prompt, we will leave very close to 10:00 AM.
Who Should Attend: All fitness levels - Hike as far as you can in an hour. This is a Cardio Hike. Everyone hikes at as strong a pace as they can, we regroup for a short time, then blast down.
Hike Description: We will hike up the beautifully forested South Crest trail for about 2.8 miles to a spectacular Tijeras Canyon overlook, where we will stop at the 1-hour mark or so, then head back. A big part of the hike we will be under the canopy of the forest, passing Travertine Falls (trickle). Bring water as needed. The total hike is 5.8 miles and the elevation gain will be about 1240 feet. Parking is free at the trailhead, which is located in Canyon Estates at the Grand Enchantment trailhead. Located only 8 minutes east of the Albuquerque city limits. (See Uploaded Google Earth Picture) If you are interested, I can send you a GPS (gpx) trek of the hike.