Explore Sand Canyon in El Malpais

About this event

Sand Canyon is located in the southern El Malpais just off of Hwy 117. It has lots of ancient history in it, to include ruins, old cabins, and lots of pottery shards. It's also the location for one of the CDTs alternate routes as it comes out of Armijo Canyon. My goal is to hike on the edge of Sand and Armijo canyons following a cliff edge to the south. Not sure what we'll find but we will look! Be prepared for a long day of hiking, with lots of ups and downs. Total driving distance one way of about 100 miles. It's all pavement except for the last 4-6 miles which require an AWD or 4x4 high clearance vehicles. Our continouse monsoon has probably not helped the roads at all. Hiking distance I would guess at 5-8 miles all bushwhacking. Total elevation gain maybe 500-1000 feet for the day. Bring plenty of snacks and water for a long day. I would rate this hike as MODERATE. NO DOGS or WHINERS! Be prepared to reimburse your drivers at the rate of $.10 per mile round trip or about $20 for the day. I will be stopping at Laguna Burger on the way home, feel free to join me. For more information, ask your questions below and I'll answer below.

From The Albuquerque Singles Meetup Group