Hike Leader:     Christine Smith

Date:                 Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Start Time:        8:00 AM

Duration:           7.0 Hours (including drive time)

Class:                Class 2 (Moderate)

Distance:           6.8 miles (from lower parking lot)        

Elevation Gain:  1,400 Feet

Meeting Place:   Parking Lot Across From Fire Station No. 1

Hike Description:

It takes about 45 minutes drive time to get to the trailhead at the lower parking lot. The hike is to a beautiful alpine lake. We will eat lunch at the lake and stop for ice cream in Red River afterwards.

Other Information:

Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks; hiking poles recommended; dogs allowed. Be prepared for weather of the day.

RSVP/Questions:  Christine Smith (505) 307-2833

• Thursday July 2nd.
• 9:00 am meet at the parking lot across from AF Fire Station #1 - we'll carpool to Sacramento Drive
• Bring poles, water and snacks
• Dogs on leashes please!

Please join us on Sunday July 5th at the AF Baptist Church - 2:00 PM. 

Help is needed to fill boxes for ALMS delivery. The more people we have, the quicker it goes!

Hike Leader:      Tim Kelly

Date:                 Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Meet Time:        8:30 a.m.

Duration:           Approximately 3.0 hours for full loop

Level:                 Option 1: First Segement (Class 1 - Easy)

                           Option 2: Full Loop (Class 2 - Moderate)

Distance:            Option 1: First Segment - 2.85 Miles

                           Option 2: Full Loop - 6.25 Miles

Elevation Gain:   Option 1: First Segment - 385 Feet

                           Option 2: Full Loop: 1,300 Feet

Meeting Place:    Parking lot across from Fire Station No. 1

Hike Description:

This hike will offer two options including a Class 1 (Easy) level hike and a Class 2 (Moderate) level hike. We will carpool to the trailhead and drop-off vehicles at Apache Pass (where the power lines cross Brazos Drive) on the way to the trailhead. We will start the hike from Sunset Ridge and hike an old forest road a short distance to its intersection with the Elliott Barker trail. We will then hike together north on Elliott Barker for approximately 2 miles to Apache Pass. For those wanting the easier version of the hike, they can end here by hiking a short distance down the power lines to Brazos Drive, where we will have dropped vehicles. For those wanting to complete the full loop, from Apache Pass, we will continue by following a forest road towards the west for approximately 1 mile. We will then head south on another old forest road for approximately 3 miles. We will then head back to the east on the forest road, crossing over the intersection at Elliott Barker and back to Sunset Ridge to complete the loop. We will stop for short rest and hydration breaks along the way periodically and as needed. A little past half way through the full loop, we will stop for an extended snack/lunch break.

Other Information:

Bring water, snacks/lunch; hiking poles recommended; dogs allowed on leash. Be prepared for weather of the day.

RSVP/Questions:   Tim Kelly (505) 220-2229

• Wednesday July 8th
• Meet at 8:30 AM at the parking lot across from AF Fire Station #1 ~ we'll carpool to Red River.
• Our version of this hike is typically two miles up, along the river, and two miles back. This is one of our favorite trails as it's mostly shaded, not difficult and VERY pretty. 
• Bring poles, water and a snack.
• After the hike we will head over for lunch at YU Garden in RR ****

For info. email Lynn at caprockleos@gmail.com or text (806) 787-6151

Hike Leader:      Tim Kelly

Date:                  Friday, July 10, 2026

Meet Time:         8:30 a.m.

Duration:            Approximately 6.0 hours

Level:                  Class 2 (Moderate)

Distance:             Approximately 6 Miles

Elevation Gain:    Approximately 1,000 Feet

Meeting Place:     Parking lot across from Fire Station No. 1

Hike Description: We will car pool to the starting point off of Forest Road 153. This hike will attempt to identify and re-trace a segment of the Elliott Barker trail south of the South Boundary trail that the Trekkers built over 30 years ago. The trail has been lost over the years due to forest fires, construction of fire breaks and non-use. We will be trying to re-trace the trail based on old maps found in the Trekkers files, and a digitized route of the trail based on those maps. From the parking area, this hike will attempt to follow the hike segments identified on pages 29, 30 and 31 in The Hiker's Guide to the Enchanted Circle by Kathy Kalen. This will include passing through/by areas identified as Fireweed Ridge, Bull Peak, Berm Pass, Luna Pass and Cuchillo de Fernando. We will attempt to identify evidence of the old trail such as trail/road tread, cairns, log tee-pees, old trail signage/markers and referenced landmarks. Much of this hike will be off-trail, will involve some bush whacking and some hiking through blowdown/deadfall. 

Other Information: Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch. Hiking poles recommended. Due to nature of the hike and anticipated condition of the trail, dogs not recommended. Be prepared for weather of the day.

RSVP/Questions:  Tim Kelly (505) 220-2229 or tckelly6118@gmail.com. Provide your email with RSVP and I will send you copies of map, excerpts from Kathy Kalin's book and a GPX file of the trail which you can import into Alltrails and most other hiking apps.

RSVP/Questions to John Carmack at (214) 587-3183 or john.carmack@sbcglobal.net

Hike Leader:     Christine Smith

Date:                 Saturday, July 11, 2026

Meet Time:        4:30 p.m.

Duration:           1.5 hours

Level:                Class 1 (Easy)

Distance:           2.6 Miles

Elevation Gain:  616 Feet

Meeting Place:   Oeste Vista Trailhead

Hike Description:

An early evening hike of the popular Oeste Vista loop trail. For those desiring a shorter, more leisurely route, choose to go out and back clockwise to the creek on mostly flat terrain (about 2 mile round trip).

Other Information:

Hiking poles recommended for full loop hike. Dogs allowed on leash.

RSVP/Questions:  Christine Smith (505) 307-2833

Hike Leader:     John Carmack

Date:                 Thursday, July 16, 2026

Meet Time:        6:30 a.m.

Duration:           Approximately 9.0 hours (including hike time, breaks, lunch break and drive time)

Type:                 Out and Back

Level:                 Class 3 (Challenging)

Distance:            8.3 Miles

Elevation Gain:   3,000 Feet

Meeting Place:    Parking lot across from Fire Station No. 1

Hike Description:

This hike leads to the tallest point in New Mexico. The trail begins in the Taos Ski Resort from a large parking area. The beginning section is in the trees. Once above tree line, winds pick up, with exposure to the sun and elements. The top third is mostly hiking in a scree field. At the summit there are beautiful views of Tao Ski Valley, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and the surrounding Wheeler Peak Wilderness area.

Other Information:

Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch. Hiking poles strongly recommended. Dogs not recommended. Afternoon storms can be expected in the late summer and winds at the top are agressive and can reach 50 mph+. Be prepared for adverse weather including raingear.

RSVP/Questions:  John Carmack at (214) 587-3183 or john.carmack@sbcglobal.net

Hike Leaders:   Lonny and Tammie Natter

Date:                Friday, July 17, 2026

Meet Time:       9:00 a.m.

Duration:          4 hours (including hike, breaks, lunch break and drive time)

Level:               Class 1 (Easy)

Type:                Out and Back

Distance:          2.8 Miles (round trip)

Elevation Gain:  200 Feet

Meeting Place:   Parking lot across from Fire Station No. 1

Hike Description:  This out and back hike will follow a segment of the South Elliott Barker trail developed by the Trekkers over 30 years ago. The current day Trekkers recenty re-discovered this section of the trail during an exploratory mission. We will carpool to the parking area/trailhead off of Forest Road 153. From the trailhead, we will hike approximatley 1.4 miles to an open meadow, near a point identified as Luna Pass. This will be our turnaround point, where we will have lunch. This section of the trail is a nice single track trail with minimal elevation gain and magnificant views and is suitable for all levels of hikers. The hike will be conducted at a leisurely pace. For those desiring a longer/more involved hike, there will be an option to conduct further exploratory hiking beyond the turnaround point.

Other Information: Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch. Hiking poles recommended. Dogs allowed on leash. Be prepared for weather of the day.

RSVP/Questions:  Lonny: (253) 380-6318 or Tammie: (253) 312-5376

Join Beth Eden Abel for a dynamic presentation on her book; Reflections on the Appalachian Trail

In addition, MV Trekker President, Chris Sorensen, will briefly provide an overview of  the Trekkers and current hikes/activities.

SHUTER LIBRARY

REFLECTION WALK WITH

BETH ABEL

Join author/adventurer Beth Abel for a guided reflections, thoughts and prayers as we walk around the Shuter Library grounds.

AF BAPTIST CHURCH

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Hike Leader:     Tim Kelly

Date:                 Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Meet Time:         8:00 a.m.

Duration:           Approximately 6.0 hours 

Level:                 Class 2 (Moderate)

Distance:            Approximately 6.0 Miles  

Elevation Gain:   Approximately 1,000 Feet

Meeting Place:    Parking lot across from Fire Station No. 1

Hike Description: We will carpool to the starting point off of Forest Road 153. This hike will attempt to continue to identify and re-trace segments of the S. Elliott Barker trail that the Trekkers built over 30 years ago. This hike will attempt to follow segments of the trail identified on pages 31 and 32 in The Hiker's Guide to the Enchanted Circle by Kathy Kalen. Starting at Berm Pass we will hike to Luna Pass, on a section of trail we have already been able to identify. From Luna Pass, the hike will become more exploratory in nature as we try to identify the section of the trail that loops around Cuchillo de Fernando and onto Fernando Pass, Rincon Meadow, Rincon Pass and towards Cerro Vista. We will attempt to identify evidence of the old trail such as trail/road tread, cairns, old trail signage/markers and referenced landmarks. Some of this hike may be off trail and involve some bush whacking and some hiking through blowdown/deadfall.

Other Information: Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch. Hiking poles recommended. Due to the nature of the hike and unknown condition of some portions of the trail, dogs not recommended. Be be prepared for rain.

RSVP/Questions: Tim Kelly at (505) 220-2229

Hike Leader:     John Carmack

Date:                 Thursday, July 23, 2026

Meet Time:        8:00 a.m.

Duration:          Approximately 7.0 hours (including hike time, breaks, lunch break and drive time)

Type:                Out  and Back

Level:               Class 3 (Challenging)

Distance:          9.5 Miles

Elevation Gain:  1,900 Feet

Meeting Place:   Parking Lot Across from Fire Station No. 1

Hike Description:

The trailhead for this hike is at mile marker 264 on Highway 64 (about 16 miles west of Angel Fire). We will follow the Mondragon trail No. 660 and No. 660A up to its intersection with the South Boundary trail, which will be our turnaround point. The trail consists of moderate to fairly steep slopes on the out portion of the hike. The trail will take us through mostly wooded areas, and we will enjoy stunning mountain views as we go.

Other Information:

Bring water, snacks and lunch. Hiking poles recommended. Dogs allowed on leash. Be prepared for weather of the day.

RSVP/Questions:    John Carmack (214) 587-3183 or john.carmack@sbcglobal.net

Meet at the parking lot across from Fire Station No. 1 by 8:00 a.m. and we will carpool to the worksite. 

RSVP/Questions:  John Carmack at (214) 587-3183 or john.carmack@sbcglobal.net

1:15 - 2:15

AF BAPTIST CHURCH

5:30 pm

Speaker ~ Diane Williams, Librarian Shuter Library AF

UNITED CHURCH OF ANGEL FIRE

Further details to follow