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Cerro de Los Lunas Volcano is a group of eruption sites of differing ages ranging from 3.5 to 1.2 million years. Most likely related to the smaller Tome Hill to the east, the most recent eruptions forming a natural half-cone as the north summit. The lavas are dark and known to geologists as basaltic andesites.

HIKING ADVENTURE: Recommended for those used to longer desert hikes and steeper slopes. Our outing will explore the cones assemblage at its north end. The City of Los Lunas has made this a park and preserve with about 10 miles of trails. We’ll explore about 4 miles and about 800 feet of gain on the system. The terrain is open, no shade. Panoramic views of the nearby Rio Grande Valley will be available in all directions. We will also look for petroglyphs along one section of the hike.

MEETING PLACE: Whole Foods Market, Carlisle and Indian School, look for my red Nissan Frontier pickup in the outer part of the parking lot towards Carlisle. Carpoolers may consider a donation for the driver. $10 is suggested for the 70-mile trip.

Please keep cell phones silenced during our hike.

NOTE: Hiking involves risks. You need to be sufficiently fit and properly equipped with poles, hiking boots, sun-protective clothing, water, nutrition and sunscreen. You are responsible for your own safety.

CANCEL: The promise of rain or adverse weather and road conditions will cancel this event.

IMPORTANT: If you sign up, please remember that the leader has you on a list and you have a responsibility to keep him informed of your plans so as not to cause delays and confusion on the day of the hike if you don’t join us at the meeting place. This can be done by text or call to his phone or comments on the Meetup posting.

Questions? Contact Derek 310-870-3133