About us
Greetings!
On behalf of all the organizers of the Santa Fe Hiking Meetup group – welcome! We have a fantastic bunch of people, you’ll find everyone friendly and fun to hike with, and we think you will really enjoy the hikes. Meet other local hiking enthusiasts and those who are dedicated to hiking excursions near and far!
Browse around on our site in the Pages section and take a look at our information about hiking preparation, etiquette, safety, and gear – good preparation for hiking with our group.
Everyone's pace is different and we want everyone to have fun. Should you find yourself on a hike that is too fast or too slow for you, your fun-factor is diminished. When using terms like “moderate” and “strenuous” each person interprets these terms differently. We want you to know what to expect from a hike and have the most amount of fun, so we have established a method to get everyone using the same guidelines. Read our Hike Ratings for more information.
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We look forward to hiking with you.
Happy Hiking!
The Santa Fe Hiking Meetup organizers
Upcoming events
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Cerro Grande and Frijoles Overlook
Dr. Jeffrey Melton, DDS, 141 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM, USHike Cerro Grande and a short trip to the Frijoles Canyon Overlook afterwards. The host has never missed seeing herds of elk this time of year.
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Gallery ThreeCerro Grande: 4.4 miles/1224 ascent on trail.
Frijoles Canyon Overlook: 1.8 miles and nearly flat.Host has hiked it multiple times.
This is a strenuous event due to rapid ascent for the distance but will be done at a moderate pace of 1.8 to 2 mph.
Hikers may be asked about their recent experience if they have not hiked with the host before. Hikers should be able hike Picacho Peak in 3 hours.
Picacho PeakNo pets in Bandelier National Monument.
Event and hike times are estimates. The host cannot guarantee a return time. It is wise to not schedule anything important or set a time limit due to other commitments.
Your gear is your safety net. Bring the following and know how to use it:
-2 liters of water is considered a minimum. More food than you expect to need.
-Light, quick drying, warmth layers, extra pair of socks.
-Good and tested rain gear.
-Headlamp and spare batteries, whistle or noise making device.
-Phone with optional mapping software or a paper map and compass.
-Optional personal locater beacon or InReach device.
-Long pants and hiking poles are recommended.The hosts advises hikers to keep phone numbers of emergency contacts available.
Round trip mileage is 90 and takes 1.9 hours. $14.00 divided amongst passengers is the cost.
Driving Map3 attendees
Questa to the Rio Grande
Dr. Jeffrey Melton, DDS, 141 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM, USHike from the Vistas de Questa Trailhead on established trails, dirt roads, and cross country to the Rio Grande shore and back again. There will be one or two fence crossings.
The host did this hike in 2021 and since then more established trails have been added. The distance is estimated at 13 miles with 2020 feet of ascent.
This is a very strenuous event but is moderately paced hike traveling at 1.8 to 2 mph. Estimated hike time is 6 to 6.5 hours.
Hikers may be asked about their recent experience if they have not hiked with the host before. Hikers should be able hike Atalaya Mountain round trip in 4 hours or less.
Atalaya MountainHIKE LOCATION: La Vistas de Questa trail near Questa, Taos county.
No pets on this event.
Event and hike times are estimates. The host cannot guarantee a return time. It is wise to not schedule anything important or set a time limit due to other commitments.
Your gear is your safety net. Bring the following and know how to use it:
-2 liters of water is considered a minimum. More food than you expect to need.
-Light, quick drying, warmth layers, extra pair of socks.
-Good and tested rain gear.
-Headlamp and spare batteries, whistle or noise making device.
-Phone with optional mapping software or a paper map and compass.
-Optional personal locater beacon or InReach device.
-Long pants and hiking poles are recommended.The hosts advises hikers to keep phone numbers of emergency contacts available.
TRANSPORTATION: Round trip mileage is 192 miles. Drive time is 4 hours. The cost is $29.00 split amongst passengers.
Driving Map3 attendees
Piedra Lumbre Spire
Dr. Jeffrey Melton, DDS, 141 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM, USHike the Colorado Plateau adjacent to Ghost Ranch to a land mark spire high above it all with great 360 degree views.
This is a mostly cross country, off route hike with some rough terrain, especially on the downhill . There is some perceived exposure. Not real, just feels like it. The crux is a passage between 2 boulders which does have a single point of exposure where a mistake cannot be made.
We will have to remain on public land throughout the hike. Previously we had cheated our way onto private property. No more. Fresh no trespassing signs show that they mean it.
No pets.
Very strenuous due to frequent ups and downs and rough terrain. Estimated hike time is 5 to 6 hours. All attendees in the past were over in the age range of 65 to 82 years old but anyone uncomfortable with scrambling and exposure to falls should not attend this event.
Hikers should be able to complete Atalaya Mountain in 4 hours.
Atalaya MountianEvent and hike times are estimates. It is wise to not schedule anything important or set a time limit due to other commitments.
The host has hiked this route 5 times between 2018 and 2026.
Your gear is your safety net:
-2 liters of water is considered a minimum. More food than you expect to need.
-Light, quick drying, warmth layers, extra pair of socks.
-Good and tested rain gear.
-Headlamp and spare batteries, whistle or noise making device.
-Phone with optional mapping software or a paper map and compass.
-Optional personal locater beacon or InReach device.
-Long pants and hiking poles are recommended.The hosts advises hikers to keep phone numbers of emergency contacts available.
116 miles and 2 hours round trip. Bring $17.00. Cost divided amongst passengers.
Driving Map9 attendees
Sombrillo to Nambe Traverse
Dr. Jeffrey Melton, DDS, 141 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM, USHike from the Sombrillo to Nambe Badlands by staying high on ridges and narrow washes.
Gallery This Hike
Gallery from Sombrillo Part of the HikeOther photos from the area:
Gallery1This is a multiple vehicle shuttle with a car parked at 2 trailheads about 4 miles apart and enough vehicles to transfer hikers between the trailheads.
Distance and climb are variable with rapid and frequent changes in direction. 8+ miles/1517 total ascent with frequent ups and downs. Arroyos, slot canyons, and high narrow ridges.
Age ranges for this hike last time were mid 50's to 84 years old.
The host has done this specific hike once and in the area to many times to count.
This is a strenuous event but is moderately paced traveling at 1.8 to 2 mph. Hike time is estimated at 7 hours.
Hikers may be asked about their recent experience if they have not hiked with the host before. Hikers should be able hike Picacho Peak in 3 hours.
Picacho PeakNo pets on this event.
Event and hike times are estimates. The host cannot guarantee a return time. It is wise to not schedule anything important or set a time limit due to other commitments.
Your gear is your safety net. Bring the following and know how to use it:
-2 liters of water is considered a minimum. More food than you expect to need.
-Light, quick drying, warmth layers, extra pair of socks.
-Good and tested rain gear.
-Headlamp and spare batteries, whistle or noise making device.
-Phone with optional mapping software or a paper map and compass.
-Optional personal locater beacon or InReach device.
-Long pants and hiking poles are recommended.The hosts advises hikers to keep phone numbers of emergency contacts available.
Round trip mileage is 55 miles to the initial trailhead plus transit to the second trailhead. About 62 miles total. The directions to the second trailhead will be presented on hike day. Cost is $9.00 divided by passengers.
Driving Map4 attendees
Past events
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