White Rock Small Canyons Hike

This hike is now full.  Please register to be put on the waiting list.

Explore the smaller canyons of White Rock with experienced hiker Paul Arendt. Paul will lead a small group on a looping hike, which will include several smaller canyons south of White Rock and east of Route 4.

The group will begin at parking area “8A” adjacent to Rt. 4 and approximately 0.8 miles past Monte Rey South (going toward Bandelier N. M.). The hike will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will proceed (roughly) adjacent to Rt. 4 for approximately 2.5 miles before turning east along a small wooded canyon south of Water Canyon. The group will then proceed through Water Canyon and have a short rest and snack at a spectacular promontory overlooking Water Canyon (and a bit of the Rio Grande Gorge). The hike then gradually turns back toward the parking area, while going up another lovely small wooded canyon that eventually rises up onto Power Line Mesa.  

Paul Arendt enjoys hiking and climbing in the White Rock Canyon, the western U.S., Europe and South America.

This hike is free, but advanced registration is required. Registration is limited to 20 participants.

NOTE: The hike leader has the right to refuse participation to anyone he or she feels is not fully prepared for the hike. Also, we now limit all hikes and outings to 25 people or fewer. If the hike says "full", you may be put on the waiting list, and we will let you know if anyone cancels. If you are signed up and cannot make it, please let us know so that someone else can take your place. Finally, we will ask all hike participants to provide an emergency contact numer.