ORII Hikes: Canyons of the Ancients/Sand Canyon Trail
Schedule
Sat Nov 16 2024 at 08:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
Riverside Nature Center | Farmington, NM
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PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.Join ORII for the start of our ongoing hiking program! These beginner and intermediate-friendly hikes are a great way to explore the diverse terrain in the Four Corners area and to learn about hiking and outdoor skills. All four hikes in this series are $40 for the public and $30 for Farmington Museum members.
ORII Hike Saturday November 16: Canyons of the Ancients/Sand Canyon Trail
Meet at Riverside Nature Center at 8:00 AM and plan on being back by 5:00 PM. Transportation is included. Please note: no lunch is provided. Hikers are responsible for bringing their own food and water.
Contact: Evan Pilling; [email protected]
Meeting location: Riverside Nature Center; GOOGLE MAP LINK
Description: Located near Cortez, Colorado and situated in the deserts of the southwest, this National Monument boasts the largest concentration of Pueblo Indian (Anasazi) ruins in the U.S. with about 6,000 recorded archaeological sites! These are just the sites that have been recorded and documented. The popular Sand Canyon Trail is 6.5 miles (one-way) from Sand Canyon Pueblo down to the lower trailhead in McElmo Canyon. The trail is open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain bicycling, but the upper section is steep and rugged– not recommended for bicycles. Part of the singletrack dirt trail crosses slick rock marked with rock cairns. Combining the main canyon trail with other trails, such as the East Rock Creek Trail, makes for an enjoyable loop.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Distance: Up to 8 miles, minimal elevation gain
Starting Elevation: 6,300 feet
Estimated hike time: 4 hrs
Drive time: 90 min each way
Trail link: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/blm_co_canm_SandCanyon_RockCreekNewspaper2020.pdf
Required gear:
-hiking boots/shoes or trail running shoes, backpack, rain jacket
-ring lunch/snack, min. 2 liters or water
Registration link: https://secure.rec1.com/NM/farmington-nm/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMyMzM1ODU=
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Where is it happening?
Riverside Nature Center, 2241 River Rd, Farmington, NM 87401-2244, United States,Farmington, New MexicoEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
