Cretaceous Geological Treasures — Sierra de Juárez
About this Event
Date & Time: Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 | 7:00 AM
Location: NE Sierra de Juárez, Ciudad Juárez
Meet up location: US side: Stanton St. , Downtown Bridge port of entry, 1001 S Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79901, United States
On this hike, we will travel back to the Cretaceous Period, when the region was covered by a sea rich in marine life. Along the trail, we will discover rocks that record ancient marine and magmatic events and see how these processes shaped the beautiful landscape we observe today. In collaboration with Sociedad Geoscientifica del Desierto Chihuahuense.
En esta caminata, viajaremos al período Cretácico, cuando la región estaba cubierta por un mar rico en vida marina. A lo largo del sendero, descubriremos rocas que registran antiguos eventos marinos y magmáticos, y veremos cómo estos procesos moldearon el hermoso paisaje que observamos hoy. En colaboracion con la Sociedad Geoscientifica del Desierto Chihuahuense.
Distance: 1.9 miles, 3 km
Duration: ~7 hrs.
Difficulty: Moderate
Best for: All ages, Todas edades
IMPORTANT: Bring a valid passport or passport card — required to re-enter the United States. Bring Pesos.
Pasaporte vigente indispensable para regresar a Estados Unidos. Traiga Pesos.
Requirements & What to Bring
- 3-4 liters of water/Agua
- Healthy snacks/ Bocadillos
- Hiking shoes or sturdy sneakers/Calzado cómodo para caminar
- Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses/Sombrero
- Light jacket and small backpack/Manga larga
Trip Lead: Perla Rodríguez Contreras
Co-Lead: Luis Angel
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