Sierra Club Hike: Fort Stanton Historic Site Grounds and BLM's Fort Stanton North Trail

RSVP: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar
We'll be leisurely touring the self-guided Fort Stanton Historic Site Grounds and hiking on BLM's Fort Stanton North Trail (short carpool) to the Internment site of the SS Columbus crew at Fort Stanton during World War II. We'll talk about the history of the area and the recent 2025 Camp Fire. Bring good hiking footwear and dress for the weather. No dogs please and appropriate for participants 18 years and older. Registration is limited to 10 people. RSVP no later than October 29th, 2026. The hike(s) will be no more than 3 miles with minimal elevation gain.

Leader: John Pijawka - jastro@windstream.net - 575-937-7422
Location: Fort Stanton Museum, New Mexico
Level: Easy
Cost: First Sunday of every month - Free admission for New Mexico residents with ID - $7 for non-residents of New Mexico
Signup Instructions: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar
Recommended Items: Good hiking footwear and dress for weather
Additional Directions: Fort Stanton Museum and Visitor Center - 104 Kit Carson Road, Fort Stanton off Highway 220 (Airport Road) - Plenty of signage on highway
Carpool: If carpooling from Alb/SFe is desired, leader can assist in connecting participants. (note: carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants)
Cancellation Policy: Heavy rains cancels