Tunnel Springs Loop Hike (signup link in descript)

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Saturday Dec 12: Tunnel Springs Loop Hike. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Signup: riograndesierraclub.org/events The Tunnel Springs Loop is on the Placitas side of the Sandias and I find it enjoyable enough to keep repeating. The surface of the trail seems to stay decent most of the year. This is a loop trail with 1,165 ft elevation gain, approx. 4.5 miles long total. This will take approximately 3-1/2 hours (allowing extra time for stops/ snacks). All Trails considers this a moderately challenging route. There are beautiful views on this trail of the Sandias, the volcanos and other surrounding mountains. Microspikes and poles should be brought so that we can be prepared.Trail link is https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/tunnel-springs-loop?p=57273631&sh=67jvxf

We will stop several times on the way up as it's a steep up, also we will take pictures at the tunnel entrance. On the way back, will will stop maybe 2x on the way down as its pretty gentle and take a snack/lunch break at the top. The trail up goes by an abandoned mine, I always peek into the opening. (You can't go in). Its expected that the group will stay together. Level: Moderate Location: Placitas, NM Signup: riograndesierraclub.org/events

From Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter