The Albuquerque Hiking and Outdoor Meetup

We will hike up Whitewash to Oso Pass and head south on Three Gun Springs. From Three Gun Springs we will turn off on to old Embudo and we will return to the starting point via Embudo. Hiking Mileage: ~8.5 miles Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft.

The first two miles of this hike are very steep. The rest is rolling or down. I hike at a 2.5-3 mph pace so this hike will take us just over three hours.

If the weather looks unfavorable, check Meetup for potential cancellation.

Time: 8:00am (please be prompt because we will leave by 8:05am)

Who Should Attend: Only hikers who are physically capable of hiking 10 miles within the time posted above.

Hike Description: This is a winter hike, so appropriate gear is required. If you don't have it, then you will put everyone else in the group at risk. This includes microspikes.

This is an out and back hike. Our destination is Kiwanis Cabin. We will depart from the Tree Spring Trailhead (8,470ft) and hike up to the Crest Trail (10,000ft+). Once we reach the Crest Trail, we will hike past the ski run and continue north to the Kiwanis Cabin. Somewhere along the way we will stop for lunch/snack. We will return on the same route.

This hike is about 10 miles RT.

Fees: There is a $5.00 parking fee at this trailhead, unless you have a New Mexico Enchantment Pass or National Park Pass. Pay for you pass ahead of time using this link: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74386 (cell service can be bad)

Dog Policy: Not allowed this time.

Weather Notice: If inclement weather looks imminent, please check this site 1 hour prior to the departure time.

Join us on this night for the business of the club, socializing with other like-minded mountain people, and a special presentation by New Mexico’s Duke Pigott, who will talk about his bid to successfully summit the seven continents highest peaks. Here is a brief synopsis:

Climbing Around the World: Duke Pigott will join us to discuss his recent completion of climbing the 7 summits. Come hear his story, see his photos and learn about what it takes to tackle the highest peak on each continent and set a Guiness World Record by playing a guitar at over 29,000 feet.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS, PLEASE READ!!!
Our general meetings have moved to a new location, The State Bar of New Mexico, located at 5121 Masthead St NE near Jefferson between San Antonio and Paseo del Norte Blvd. Keep in mind potential traffic delays and closures along I-25. The new meeting spot is very impressive, with a large and safe parking area, an auditorium with comfortable theater seating, great sound, and a large format screen.

With the new location, there are new rules that we have to follow along with changes to the meeting's format:
The State Bar requires that the doors remained locked while the meeting and presentation are taking place in the auditorium. To accommodate people who may arrive late, we will begin the period of socializing and snacks first, from 7:00 to 7:20 followed by the business of the club which will include announcements, trip reports, and items for members to vote on.

During the snacks and socializing, there will be a greeter to let you in. We ask that you please make an effort to get there before 7:20. If you arrive later, we will tape a sign on the door with a number to text where someone will either come and let you in or you will receive a return text with the code and instructions on how to enter the building. The main entrance is on the south side of the building where we will display our clubs' NMMC sandwich panel. I included a picture of the main entrance.

This is a free event where guests are encouraged. You DO NOT have to be a member of our club to attend.