Hike with Amigos at Cerrillos Hills State Park

Hike with Amigos at Cerrillos Hills State Park

The hills are alive with the sound of... pitter-pattering clawed feet? Yes! Tarantula season is underway at Cerrillos Hills State Park! Join the Amigos for a walk on the wild side on Saturday, September 21st where you might see male tarantuas strutting their stuff as they look for a mate.

This is an Amigos de Cerrillos State Park social hike so it’s a chance to leisurely walk through the park while reconnecting with old friends and making new ones! Dogs are welcome too - well-behaved and leashed dogs with your promise to carry the waste out with you. Please remember to wear appropriate footwear and clothing, bring water and snacks, and have sun protection/sunscreen as shade is limited.

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Time: 9am to approximately 12 noon

Cost: The day- use entry free of $5 per vehicle, cash or check, applies. The hike is free. Bring $5 exact cash or check to pay the New Mexico State Parks day-use fee. Or bring your annual pass issued by Amigos (provided to volunteers for Cerrillos Hills State Park) or by New Mexico State Parks (for all state parks). 

Location: Meet at the Main Parking at Cerrillos Hills State Park, Cerrillos,NM 

 Call 505-474-0196 

 

Event Information

Location: Cerrillos Hills State Park

https://www.cerrilloshills.org/events/hike-with-amigos-5

Cost: The day- use entry free of $5 per vehicle, cash or check, applies.

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