Valles Caldera South Mountain Hike
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Sun, Aug 2, 2026; 7:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
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08/02/2026 7:00 AM
08/02/2026 3:00 PM
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Valles Caldera South Mountain Hike
The South Mountain trail in Valles Caldera is lovely and very peaceful. We will walk from the 2nd (inner) visitors center, through a forested section, and up to a mountain meadow. This trail is 8 miles and 1200 ft elevation gain, ending up about 10,000 ft up. If you are wanting to enjoy life and increase your fitness at the same time, this hike might be for you!Please note that there is not much cell service on the way there/back. we can convoy. Also you will need to pay for parking or have a national park pass.
217 Headquarters Rnch, Jemez Springs, NM 87025, USA
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Debbie Bryant
bryade@gmail.com
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Organized By: Central New Mexico Group
Location: 217 Headquarters Rnch, Jemez Springs, NM 87025, USA
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Event Organizers:
Debbie Bryant
bryade@gmail.com
Sunday Aug. 2, Valles Caldera South Mountain Hike 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
RSVP @ https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/The South Mountain trail in Valles Caldera is lovely and very peaceful. We will walk from the 2nd (inner) visitors center, through a forested section, and up to a mountain meadow. This trail is 8 miles and 1200 ft elevation gain, ending up about 10,000 ft up. If you are wanting to enjoy life and increase your fitness at the same time, this hike might be for you!
Please note that there is not much cell service on the way there/back. we can convoy. Also you will need to pay for parking or have a national park pass.
Bring at least 1.5 L of water, snacks, lunch. Hiking boots, poles, hat, etc.
No dogs, no children under 13.
This is a small group hike in the back country. Please complete & print the medical form (you do not have to turn it in)
Level: Moderate/Strenuous
Location: Valles Caldera (meet to carpool -- first we will meet @ the edge of the parking lot for home depot in Bernallio, the part closest to 550 and agree carpooling there.) Please expect to contribute gas money to your driver.
Leader: Debbie Bryant 832 692 1881 bryade@gmail.com
RSVP @ https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/ by july 31. space is limited.
Level: Moderate (moderate/strenuous)
Cost: free
Signup Instructions: rsvp @ https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/
Recommended Items: at least 1.5 L of water, snacks, lunch. Hiking boots, poles, hat, etc
Signup Restrictions: no dogs, no children
Additional Directions: we will meet @ the edge of the parking lot for home depot in Bernallio, the part closest to 550 and agree carpooling there.
Carpool: Carpooling is at participants' own risk. Please be prepared to pay your driver $15-$20.
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
Cancellation Policy: Any rain cancels
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