Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Northern New Mexico: From Chaco Canyon to the High Peaks of the Sangre de Cristos

by Kai Huschke

High on the desert plateau, awash in the light that has inspired artists over the centuries, pathways into some of the most beautiful and mystical lands await. This is your guide to more than 50 spectacular and sublime walks, hikes, and backpacking adventures accessing the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo mountains, contorted volcanic formations, and striated canyons.

Move across the expansive Valle Grande; pierce the clouds on Wheeler Peak; wade through a sea of wildflowers along subalpine lakes in the Pecos Wilderness; walk with the ancients as you explore ruins left by American Indian, Hispanic, and Anglo inhabitants in places like Chaco Canyon and Bandelier National Monument. 50 black-and-white photographs, 51 maps

240 pages, Paperback

First published June 4, 2007

Reviews

[Kyle Janison · Rating 3 out of 5]

The trail descriptions and how to get there are extremely accurate. This is a "greatest hits" of New Mexico hike book, though, meaning it's a list of the most popular trails not necessarily the best trails. If a beginning hiker or just visiting New Mexico, buy this book. If you've been hiking for a while, page through it at a book store and see if there's anything you missed that looks interesting.

[Patrick Gibson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty good. The hikes in Pecos and Chaco are among my favorites. The directions to trail heads and descriptions of the trails are clear and accurate. Goodbook for people just beginnig to hike in NM or wanting to take some of the more popular trails they've missed.

[Sara Arango · Rating 4 out of 5]

This guide is fantastic!