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The 3rd Edition of 60 Hikes Albuquerque builds upon the 1st and 2nd Editions of the book. When Stephen Ausherman, the author of the first two editions, invited me to participate in this new edition we both knew that many of the hikes in the previous editions had to be replaced because of access and other issues. And between the two of us we also knew of some better hikes that would be good additions to the book. After all, a new edition of any book should reflect what the authors have learned to make it more useful to the reader.
As a result, the 3rd edition has 19 brand-new hikes. Seventeen of the retained hikes have been completely revamped to make them new and better hikes. We’ve also added seven bonus hikes and have updated all of the remaining hikes with the latest information. With a new format and all the pictures and maps in color, this is a new book!
Because the world is not static, hiking areas and conditions can change. Any updates that we hear of will be maintained on this website. Click on any of the hikes listed below for the latest updates. Please email me at davidryan@msn.com with any comments, suggestions, or updates that you may have.
— Thank you, David Ryan
Hike Updates
Greater Albuquerque
1 Ball Ranch
December 9, 2020 Had a chance to check the lock at Ball Ranch again. There is now a new combination lock. Rather than pushing it in after setting the combination, this lock requires you to pull it out. Always … Continue reading
2 Canyon Estates-Faulty Trails
May 9, 2020 I wrote a blog post today about looking for medallions on the Faulty Trail. The post is really about Hike 2. Here is the link to the post: https://www.gentleartofwandering.com/looking-for-medallion-trees-on-the-faulty-trail/
3 Carlito Springs
May 14, 2020 With Carlito Springs being closed for the next year or two, you may want to check out Gutierrez Canyon in Cedar Crest. Gutierrez Canyon is a 720 acre City of Albuquerque Open Space property. The Open … Continue reading
4 Corrales Acequias and Bosque Preserve
No updates at this time.
5 Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Tent Rocks is currently closed to COVID. When it begins to reopen, it will probably be on a reservation only basis. So please check before going.
6 La Luz Trail to Crest and Tram
The new restaurant at the top of the Tram is under construction now and is scheduled to open this summer (2019).
7 Petroglyph National Monument: Piedras Marcadas
February 3, 2021 On page 52 there is a reference to the “U.S. Eagle Plaza” being the tallest building off in the distance in downtown Albuquerque. The building is now in the process of changing its name to “WaFd … Continue reading
8 Petroglyph National Monument: The Volcanoes
No updates at this time.
9 Piedra Lisa Trailhead Options
May 30, 2019 – Today’s Albuquerque Journal – “Go” page has an article about parking improvements at the nearby La Luz trail head and mentioned that the parking area is a Forest Service fee area. I drove up to the … Continue reading
10 Pino Trail
No updates at this time.
11 Rio Grande Nature Center – Bosque/Ditch Walk
No updates at this time.
12 Three Gun – Embudo Trails: Up-and-Over-the-Sandias Adventure
No updates at this time.
13 Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
August 15, 2020 Access to the Bosque at Valle de Oro is now open. You now have to park at the entrance and walk into the Bosque. I need to find out if this is a permanent or temporary situation. … Continue reading
East of the Mountains
14 Armijo – Cienega Spring
June 19, 2020 If you have done Hike 14 recently, you may have noticed several new trails in the area. If you’re interested in checking them out, here is a map of the new trails. Just click on the … Continue reading
15 Del Agua Overlook
No updates at this time.
16 Fourth of July Canyon – Cerro Blanco
No updates at this time.
17 Golden Open Space
November 22, 2020 If you have a State Land Office Recreation Access Permit (go to www.nmstatelands.org for more information on permits), you might want to check out the junction of Arroyo Seco and San Pedro Creek. See map below: … Continue reading
18 Mars Court Trailhead – David Canyon
March 4, 2021 Good News! The County has installed a new street name sign to identify Mars Court. When the dogs and I were hiking today, we noticed an area that was bombed with fire retardant during a forest … Continue reading
19 Red Canyon
No updates at this time.
20 Sabino Canyon and Juan Tomas Open Spaces
September 28, 2020 There is a typo on page 119 in the directions. The directions for both Sabino and Juan Tomas should say “From I-40 East” rather “From I-40 West.”
21 San Pedro Mountains Mining Area
December 9, 2020 Had a chance to visit the San Pedro area today. The BLM has now put their sign on the gate so it is now easier to know that you are at the right place. April … Continue reading
22 Tree Spring – Crest Trail
The new restaurant at the top of the Tram is now under construction. The new restaurant is scheduled to open this summer (2019). October 2, 2019: The area around the Bonus Hike on page 129 (Tecolote Trail) has had considerable … Continue reading
Greater Santa Fe
23 Bandelier National Monument: Falls Trail
No updates at this time.
24 Borrego Trail
No updates at this time.
25 Canada de la Cueva
December 21, 2020 Enough people have now hiked from the trailhead to make the faint two track leading to the canyon a strong and easily recognizable trail. After a short distance, the trail will fork. Both forks reach the … Continue reading
26 Cerrillos Hills State Park
No updates at this time.
27 Diablo Canyon – Buckman
May 9, 2020 Just as I was turning over the manuscript for the 3rd edition of the 60 Hikes book to the publisher, the Santa Fe County Open Space, Forest Service, and BLM dedicated a new bike trail from … Continue reading
28 Hyde Memorial State Park
No updates at this time.
29 La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site and Canon
No updates at this time.
30 Lower Water Canyon – Lion Cave Trails
No updates at this time.
31 Nambe Lake
No updates at this time.
32 Puerto Nambe – Santa Fe Baldy
No updates at this time.
33 Twin Hills
September 16, 2020 Stephan Ausherman and I (David Ryan) hiked out to Twin Hills (Hike 33) yesterday. It was a bit warm, so you might want to save this hike for cooler weather. The road has deteriorated since my last … Continue reading
34 White Rock Canyon: Red Dot/Blue Dot Trails
No updates at this time.
Northwest of Albuquerque
35 Cabezon Peak
No updates at this time.
36 Continental Divide Trail (CDT): Deadman Peaks
No updates at this time.
37 Guadalupe Outlier
No Updates at this time.
38 Holiday Mesa
October 21, 2020: I had the opportunity to do the Holiday Mesa hike this weekend and noticed a sign at the Gilman Tunnels gate that said “No automobiles between FS 376 and the river.” I called up the Jemez Ranger … Continue reading
39 La Lena WSA: Empedrado Ridge – CDT
No updates at this time.
40 McCauley Hot Springs
No updates at this time.
41 Ojito Wilderness: Hoodoo Trail
No updates at this time.
42 Ojito Wilderness: Seismosaurus Trail
No updates at this time.
43 Paliza Canyon Goblin Colony
No updates at this time.
44 San Ysidro Trials Area
December 26, 2020 The dogs and I finally had a chance to check out the combination lock at the San Ysidro Trials Area. And the lock worked like a champ. Just make sure you contact the BLM office (505-761-8700) … Continue reading
45 Stable Mesa
October 12, 2019: The Forest Service closed the road (FS 376) to Stable Mesa early this year to fix a culvert. The road will not reopen until April. In the meantime, enjoy the other hikes in the book. … Continue reading
46 Valles Caldera National Preserve
July 25, 2019: Today’s Albuquerque Journal “GO!” page has a good article on accessing Valles Caldera’s backcountry. Our hike at Valles Caldera (Hike 46) is outside the wire and does not require any permits. More importantly, our hike allows … Continue reading
47 White Ridge Bike Trails Area
No updates at this time.
South and West of Albuquerque
48 Abo Pass Area
No updates at this time.
49 Canada del Ojo
July 1, 2019: The Albuquerque Journal had a great article on the “Go!” page in the June 13, 2019 issue. Here’s a scan of the article if you haven’t seen it.
50 El Cerro Tome
No updates at this time.
51 El Malpais National Monument: Sandstone Bluffs
September 22, 2019: The dogs and I went out to the bluffs today and had a fantastic hike. We even met a man from Chicago using the book to plan his vacation. So far he had taken Hikes: 5, 37, … Continue reading
52 Herrera Mesa
No updates at this time.
53 Hidden Mountain
July 8, 2020 I just published a blog post on Hidden Mountain. Here’s the link: https://www.gentleartofwandering.com/wandering-around-the-world-famous-mystery-stone-at-hidden-mountain-new-mexico/ October 10, 2019: The dogs and I went out to Hidden Mountain earlier this week. The only update I noticed … Continue reading
54 Monte Largo Canyon
No updates at this time.
55 Mount Taylor: Gooseberry Spring
No updates at this time.
56 San Lorenzo Canyon
No updates at this time.
57 Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
No updates at this time.
58 Sierra Ladrones
No updates at this time.
59 Trigo Canyon
May 13, 2021 I was driving along NM 47 today and noticed this sign at the turnoff for Trigo Canyon. Don’t let the NO TRESSPASSING message keep you from going to Trigo Canyon. It refers to the land along the … Continue reading
60 Water Canyon Wildlife Area
No updates at this time.