The last weekday Pino Cardio Hike (5.5mi) until Spring + Slice Parlor after 🍕🍻

Feel free to join me afterward for pizza 🍕 and drinks 🍻 at Slice Parlor on Montgomery (Google Maps Link)

This will be the last time we have a weekday-evening Pino hike until spring because the Elena Gallegos area closes at 7pm starting November 1st until April 1st! Don't worry though - we'll still keep doing other weekday (night) cardio hikes throughout winter.

Join me on hiking up the Pino trail for 2.75 miles to a dedicated turnaround point. At around 7:10pm we head back down and gather anyone that is still heading up.

🔦 Bring a headlamp, it's getting dark!

What does "Cardio" hike mean?
We hike to get out of the house and stay healthy. Some hike faster, and some hike slower. Sometimes you're hiking with a group, and sometimes you're hiking alone. Go whatever pace you're comfortable with 😊 It's fine if you don't make it to the turnaround point before everyone starts heading down, because we hike down together. You'll get better each time!

If you are unfamiliar with the trail, please use something like AllTrails/GaiaGPS to navigate if needed. Here is an AllTrails recording of the exact trail we will do:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/evening-hike-ecdf41d?u=i&sh=pfq5h

Distance: 5.5 miles
Elevation gain: 1,200 feet

ℹ️ The starting location is marked on the map. It's south of the official trailhead and has a wooden gate where the road turns from east to north. This is where we'll meet.

💵 Parking Fee: $1.00 via electronic kiosk at the trailhead. Sandia Mountain Parking Pass and National Park Passes are not valid in Elena Gallegos Park. You must park first and then pay at the kiosk near the starting area, and then put the kiosk ticket on your dashboard.