Mesa Gallina/ Cerro Alesna Ride:
This is part of the Cimarron Mesa BLM Special Recreation Management Area , mentioned in this month's Trail Tales newsletter.
All Day Ride. This area is south of I-40, and Highway 6. Meet at The 66 Pit Stop gas Station, Gas up there. Last indoor restroom.
Meet at 8:00am, driver's meeting and leave at 8:30 AM.
This is a Moderate level 4 Low trip. High clearance, good off road tires, recovery points front and back are required. Bring food and drink, a chair, camera, and watch for wildlife.
There is more than one Cerro Alesna in New Mexico. There is a Cerro Alesna west of Mt Taylor, also! alesna is Spanish for awl, a small pointed tool used to punch a hole in leather. This area is known as the Lucero Volcanic Field. Shield volcanoes and lava flows. A Google search will show more information on this area. Cerro Verde is a shield volcano in this area.
We will see, Cerro Alesna, the one down in this area , on this ride!
Dress for the weather that day. We will stop and air down when we get to dirt roads.
Remote area with great views of Mesas and canyons. Many roads to explore. This is a favorite NM4W ride.
We will return on the same roads and air back up before we get back to I-40.
Optional: Stop at The 66 Pit Stop/ Laguna Burger for a meal before going home that evening.
Vehicle Limit 24 Sign up early to reserve your place in line!!
IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO GO< PLEASE NOTIFY ME AND REMOVE YOUR NAME FROM THE YES LIST. THANKS.
There is a large parking lot next to the 66 Pit Stop for trailers. Don't know about leaving trailer and tow truck out on the roads leading to the wheeling area, would be your choice. Contact me.
This ride is limited to 24 vehicles and is now full. Use the
link above to see about a wait list.If you wish to go, be sure to fill out an Application Form to add youself as a potential NM4W member.
Be sure to have a look at our Trail Ratings information to know what you are in for.
You can also use our Photo Gallery to Search for photos from prior rides to this area.
NOTE: NM4W requires all ride attendees, including passengers, to sign a 'Release of Liability' waiver.
After you submit an Application Form, you can e-sign the waiver online before the ride.