Sandia Mountain Hiking Guide

Sandia Mountain Hiking Guide
Author: Michael Elliott Coltrin
Publisher: UNM Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2005
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780826336613

This guide to fifty-seven hiking trails in New Mexico's Sandia Mountains includes twenty-five contour maps and one large four-color pull-out map on water-resistant paper.

60 Short Hikes in the Sandia Foothills

60 Short Hikes in the Sandia Foothills
Author: Tamara Massong
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2018
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0826358853

This book introduces sixty short hikes in the public lands on the eastern edge of the city of Albuquerque.

Wildflowers of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains of Central New Mexico

Wildflowers of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains of Central New Mexico
Author: Larry Littlefield
Publisher: UNM Press
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2012-05-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1578335779

This is a beautifully illustrated wildflower book for nonprofessionals, focused on the mountains of central New Mexico, including 715 color photographs of different organs and developmental stages of 201 common species occurring at approximately 6,000-11,000 feet elevation. Plant descriptions include their typical habitats, blooming period, floral and vegetative characteristics, uses by southwestern Native American tribes, the plant’s common and scientific names and plant family. Plants are divided first by flower color, then by family common name, then by scientific name.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque
Author: David Ryan
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2019-02-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1634041550

The best way to experience Albuquerque is by hiking it! Get outdoors with local authors and hiking experts David Ryan and Stephen Ausherman with the new full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque. These trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Each hike description features key information on length, hiking time, difficulty, configuration, scenery, traffic, trail surface, and accessibility, as well as information on the history and natural history of the area. Detailed trail maps and elevation profiles, along with clear directions to the trailheads and trailhead GPS data, help to ensure that you always know where you are and where you’re going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Albuquerque and the surrounding communities.

Wildflowers of the Northern and Central Mountains of New Mexico

Wildflowers of the Northern and Central Mountains of New Mexico
Author: Larry J. Littlefield
Publisher: UNM Press
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 082635548X

This unique reference work describes over 350 wildflowers and flowering shrubs that grow in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia, and Manzano Mountains, as well as neighboring ranges, including the Manzanita, San Pedro, Ortiz, and other lower-elevation mountains in central portions of the state. With more than a thousand color photographs accompanied by visual descriptions, the easy-to-use guide organizes plants first by flower color, then alphabetically by family common name, then by scientific name. The authors also include information on traditional uses of the plants by indigenous peoples and an extensive glossary and bibliography. A brief geological history and description of the ranges examines the different life zones and ecosystems and how these relate to elevation and microclimates. Wildflower enthusiasts and hikers will welcome this useful book.

Sandia Peak

Sandia Peak
Author: Pamela Salmon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1998-10
Genre: Ski resorts
ISBN: 9780965405416

Hiking Trails in Valles Caldera National Preserve

Hiking Trails in Valles Caldera National Preserve
Author: Coco Rae
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2022-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 082636361X

Avid hiker Coco Rae shares her extensive knowledge and her love of exploration at one of New Mexico’s greatest treasures in this updated and expanded edition of Hiking Trails in Valles Caldera National Preserve. The first comprehensive trail guide to Valles Caldera National Preserve now includes over seventy color photographs and everything visitors need to know to enjoy this vast caldera, one of the largest in the United States. The guide includes detailed descriptions of over twenty-five trails accompanied by topographical maps, recommendations for mountain bikers, and a history of the preserve. A geological and environmental wonder created over a million years ago, Valles Caldera National Preserve, west of Los Alamos, New Mexico, offers outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers endless opportunities to discover the natural history of New Mexico through the caldera’s vast mountain meadows, extensive biodiversity, and meandering streams. Hiking Trails in Valles Caldera National Preserve offers first-time and returning visitors a complete guide to the recreation and beauty found in this unique landscape.

Sandia

Sandia
Author: David Muench
Publisher:
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2018
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780826359247

This portrait of Sandia, the mountain backdrop that dwarfs Albuquerque's sprawl, offers a sense of place through the eyes of a photographer and the words of a writer. Fascinated by Sandia, by the light of its dawns and sunsets, by its seasons, by the power of its altitude, photographer David Muench shows us a brilliant autumn, the sparkle of snow, an April explosion of cactus blooms, a summer summit garden of wildflowers, the marvel of the mountain's rock forms.