Description
Join Open Space nature guides and trail stewards Richard and Colleen Shackley on an adventure into one of the gems of Albuquerque’s Open Spaces: The Elena Gallegos Open Space. Along the way learn about the history, geology, flora and fauna, and all of the things Albuquerque’s Open Spaces have to offer. Come experience the serenity of the Foothills this fall. This is a moderately strenuous hike of approximately 1.5 miles on uneven trails. Park entrance fee of $1. Limited enrollment.
Richard Shackley has been a City of Albuquerque Open Space trail watch volunteer since 2014. Both he and his wife Colleen are Open Space Trail Watch volunteers, nature guides and trail stewards. They have led inquisitive guests into the Rio Grande Bosque since 2017 and have led adventures throughout the Elena Gallegos Open Space since 2020.