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Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter

Albuquerque, NM, US

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Organized by Rio Grande Chapter Office and 5 others

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sign-up for outings and complete the participant agreement in advance at https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/
The Sierra Club is an active and fun environmental organization. Come join us for hikes, outings, art openings, talks by experts, volunteer opportunities, and great conversation about environmental issues! There are tons of ways to get involved with this group.

SAFE SPACE AGREEMENT
Outdoor Activities runs programs that insist on a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting these phenomenal spaces, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don’t want to deny participation in these outdoor programs and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. This clearly outlines the expectations of those wishing to support the Sierra Club mission and values.

If you’ve signed-up for an outing or event and begin to feel ill, please stay home and seek appropriate medical care.
Participants are welcome to wear masks if it makes them comfortable.

Upcoming events (4+)

Sat, Sep 20, 2025, 9:00 AM MDTPalomas Peak via N. Faulty trail (sign up link in description)
Needs location
Hike Palomas Peak Via Faulty Trail. Saturday Sept 20 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Sign up at: https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/
This is a strenuous hike, please only sign up if you are in shape and know your pace. This trail is approximately 7.5 miles long with 1853 elevation gain (according to all trails) and is rated by all trails as moderate to strenuous. We will meet at the Sandia man cave parking. We should be done in 5-1/2 hours if everyone who signs up can maintain a 1.5 to 1.75 mph pace. (If you don't know your pace, this hike isn't for you).

This is a remote trail with some great views and 3 medallion trees that we will try to find. We will stop for water breaks and a snack/lunch break along the way.

if you like to download the trail map, the all trails link is included here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/palomas-peak-via-faulty-trail?sh=67jvxf

Sign up Restrictions: Only well behaved well trained dogs allowed - please call the leader for approval before the hike. Warning! cactus/stone so this may not be kind to your dog. Children over 12 are allowed if they have hiked 8 miles before recently. talk to the leader for approval.

Bring: water, food, hat, appropriate clothing for the weather. Long sleeves and pants are recommended as about 20% of the trail is overgrown.
Directions: From ABQ, take i25 exit 242 onto 165 for bernallio/placitas. stay to the Right to go to placitas. drive 12 miles on 165, the road quality will degrade as you go, so you need to have an awd car with high clearance and be good at avoiding large ruts.Once you see the sign for Sandia man cave, park. The path to the trail will be right by the parking lot. We will meet in the parking lot. BE CAREFUL of google maps directions, it will try to take you the LONG way thru cedar crest !! do not use this unless you have 4wd.

Level: Strenuous
Location: Placitas Sandia Man Cave
Leader: Debbie Bryant 832 692 1881 bryade@gmail.com
Sign up at: https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/
1 attendee
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025, 8:00 PM MDTMore Birds Along the Animas River, Farmington. (signup @link in event)
Needs location
Birding Along the Animas River Sept 20 8 am - 11 am

sign up by Sept 17 at www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar
Please join Mike Walker for a fun outing looking for interesting birds along the Animas Riverwalk. This is a beautiful walk, it's possible to see several types of birds and really enjoy the morning. I've done it several times and it's always gorgeous. We will look for migratory and resident birds.
Bring: water, binoculars, patience and appreciation for the outdoors. Downloading the Merlin app (which is free) is helpful.
No dogs, 18 yrs and older.
Space is limited so please sign up by Sept 17 at www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar

Location: Riverside Nature Center, Farmington
Level: Easy
Leader: Mike Foster (303) 594-1431 mike4ffoster@gmail.com
1 attendee
Not open
Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 9:00 AM MDTSaturday, Sept 27th: Yoga Hike In The Mountains (signup link in description)
Vista Grande Community Center, Sandia Park, NM
Saturday, Sept 27th: Yoga Hike In The Mountains.
RSVP: https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/
Meet us at Vista Grande Community Center at 9:00 a.m. to kick-off Autumn with an easy nature hike and an outdoor yoga session. If you'd like to explore the wonders of nature, hiking and outdoor yoga in the company of really nice people this is the hike! We'll embark on an easy 1.2 mile hike followed by a one hour outdoor yoga and mindfulness break. Includes 100 feet of elevation gain and amazing views of the mountains. Sponsored by the Sierra Club Military Outdoors Program and everyone is welcome. Limited to 15 participants, and children over the age of 12 are welcome when accompanied by parent or legal guardian. No dogs, please. A $10 cash or Venmo donation for the instructor would be very much appreciated.

Additional information and directions will be provided to registrants no later than September 25th. Register no later than September 24th at the link below.

RSVP: https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/
Leader: Terry Owen, 505-301-4349, teowen@comcast.net

Level: Easy
Location: East Mountains of Albuquerque

RSVP: https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/
2 attendees
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Fri, Oct 3, 2025, 7:15 PM MDTSierra Club & Beer -Give International Backpacking a Try (signup @ link in event
St Mark's Episcopal Church, Albuquerque, NM
Friday, October 3: Sierra Club and Beer -Give International Backpacking a Try

RSVP at www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/
World Traveler Terry Owen challenges us to Expand our Horizons! He asks, "Have you ever thought of expanding your backpacking or hiking experiences to an overseas locale?" There’s no better way to learn about a place and its people than on foot with a pack strapped to your back. Join Terry for his presentation on his recent thru-hiking journey through Wales. He’ll cover planning, logistics, travel and safety, while also sharing his experiences, photos and video from the land of dragons and castles. It might be just the thing you were looking for.
Terry is a retired U.S. Navy officer and deep submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV) pilot, and subsequently completed an 18-year career at Sandia National Laboratories. An avid hiker, backpacker and climber for nearly 50 years, he’s journeyed to six continents.

When: Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:15 pm (15 min later than usual),
.Leader: Susan Gorman
Location: St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque.

RSVP at www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/
1 attendee
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Past events (585)

Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 8:00 AM MDTWilderness First Aid (2 days) -signup @ link in event description
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