Moderate Hiking for Mellow People

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Eagle Traps is an easy/moderate 4.5 mile round trip, on good trail and cross country. The first part is on Burnt Messa trail for about 1 mile. Then cross country for about 1 ¼ miles. We return the same way. The total elevation change is 366 ft. The pace will be slow (especially cross country). Allow at least four hours + drive time. It will be necessary for the group to stay together because the terrain is confusing, and one could easily get lost.

The Eagle Traps are on the tip of a promontory overlooking the upper Frijoles canyon. The traps consist of two holes about four feet apart, big enough for a man to hide in. A rabbit would be tied between the two holes and when an eagle came to get the rabbit the Indians would jump out, catch the eagle, and pullout some tail feathers.

Guest leader Bill Cooper will be showing us the way.

~1 1/2 hour round trip drive. Give your driver at least $3

Bring water, hat, sunscreen, good hiking boots/shoes, spikes and/or snow shoes, hiking poles or ski poles. plenty of water and lunch.

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Length3.8 mi
Elevation gain196 ft
Route type Loop

Discover this 3.8-mile loop trail near Rowe, New Mexico. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. We'll meander along the river for a little while and explore. If you were speed walking the above time would be correct but with the drive and enjoying ourselves, I've adjusted the time to a more realistic return time. Ignore alltrails which says this area is only open on weekends. I just spoke with park ranger and this area will be open on a Thursday.

Dogs are not allowed in this area only perhaps because of bears. when out there recently we saw bear scat.
Bring binocs if you have them as this is good birding territory. also wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring poles if you need them, hat, sunscreen, plenty of water, snacks. We will meet to carpool at Albertson's. please donate $ to your driver.

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Length 1.8 mi
Elevation gain 275 ft
Route type Loop

Get to know this 1.8-mile loop trail near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, horseback riding, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Come join me on an easy hike to burn off some pre-Thanksgiving calories. Yes you can have that stuffing and pumkin pie. Close to town. Meet in west parking lot.

You must answer yes to question to attend. Wear good boots/shoes. Bring water and snacks. We'll take a break half way. And we'll go at a slow to moderate pace.

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This is a loop hike of my own design. see photo section for route. Approximately 3.7-4.5 miles. ~400 foot Elevation gain. Trail is rocky and you need to be sure footed. On one section of the trail we will be going down rock stairs. So if in doubt or even a light snow, carry microspikes. Wear good shoes/boots, wear sunscreen, bring hat, sunglasses, plenty of water and snack. Best to dress in layers. We will stop ~ 1/2 way for snack/lunch.

Meet at the 599 rail runner station to carpool. See photo for directions. There are over 200 free spaces. I have state park pass and can take 3. Friendly, leashed dogs okay. If you don't have park pass, it is $5 to get into park for day per car. If you'd like to meet us there, at the park, be there at 10am. please if you choose this option let me know and if you choose to carpool please be on time. We will wait no longer then about 5 minutes.

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