Michael Emery Night Hike

This might be one of our most ambitious night hikes yet.
We’ll be heading out to the Michael M. Emery and Trail 305 Loop, a trail I’ve been wanting to do for a while. The parking lot is usually packed, but I checked it out around 7:00 this evening and it was completely empty. The gate stays open until 9:00 pm, so we should have plenty of time to get this done comfortably.
This loop is about 3.3 miles with roughly 344 feet of elevation gain. It’s an evening hike, so expect cooler temperatures as the sun goes down. Please bring plenty of water, snacks, and a headlamp or flashlight. Hiking boots are strongly recommended, and dressing in layers will be important.
This trail also happens to be the very first hike I ever did when I moved to Albuquerque. It’s the one I’ve always come back to whenever I needed to clear my head, so I’m really glad I get to share it with others this time.
Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
See you on the trails.