Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking Group
Domingo Baca To Waterfall – Sandia Mountain West
Wed, 2025-02-26 @ 8:00 AM
HIKE CHANGE NOTICE
Change Notice Sent By: Sherry Blumenstock
Original Hike: Domingo Baca To Waterfall
What Has Changed: Trail conditions have deteriorated-lots of water on trail, possibility of falling into or walking in it are greater than before. Lots of boulders too, Mother Nature has been at wk!
More Information: Pole(s) are necessary please for safety. Be prepared for wet conditions and boulders and rocks.
Variation: This hike is normally a C be prepared for a D hike experience-harder than normal.
Highlights: Good views of Mt. Taylor, Cabezon, and the Ladrones. A babbling brook makes for a pleasant hike. In spring, even a waterfall!
Cautions: Trekking poles will be helpful for the one steep section near the top.
Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how to do the actual hike, and download the hike GPS files.
Hike Leader(s): Robert Baldinell
Van Driver(s): Michele Worm
Hike Class: C (Challenging)
Hike Distance: 5.8 mi
Min Elevation: 6469 ft
Elevation Change: ft
Total Uphill: 1239 ft
Total Downhill: 1239 ft
Avg Grade: 10%
Route Type: InOut
Drive Time 1W: 0:15
Drive Distance RT: 12 mi
Times: We will meet at 8:00 AM and leave at 8:15 AM
Sign up/Pay: Signup starts 14 days before the day of the hike. Call the center at 505-767-5999 to sign up and reserve a seat. Hikes are open to all 50+ Senior Center members. If, after making a reservation, you cannot attend the hike please call and cancel so that other hikers can participate.
Advice: Please review the hike information above. Make a point to check the rating (A, B, C, D or E), distance, elevation gain and total uphill stats and compare them to your hiking abilities. For the safety and enjoyment of all hikers it is important that you only attend hikes within your ability. If you have any questions about the hike, contact the hike leader (see above) before the hike.
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