Unity Explorers at Birdhouse Ridge

About this event

**Saturday, Sept. 26** **Meet in the parking lot at 8:00 am - end time of 4:00 pm is an estimate** **Bird House Ridge** **Manzanita Mountains** **Meet in the parking lot of Unity Spiritual Center at 8:00 am sharp and we'll caravan from there.** Dress for the weather, bring water and snacks. Some info: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/299260/birdhouse-ridge Trail Overview * **Activity Types:** [Hiking](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cibola/recarea/?recid=64238), mountain biking, and trail running. * **Difficulty:** Moderate (blue singletrack with rocky sections and technical obstacles). [[1](https://www.trailforks.com/trails/birdhouse-ridge/), [2](https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/dirt-bike-trails-near-me/north-valley-nm)] * **Elevation Change:** Gains roughly 22 to 650 feet depending on your specific starting point and direction, featuring rolling descents and rocky steps. [[1](https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/dirt-bike-trails-near-me/north-valley-nm), [2](https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/trails/us/new-mexico/birdhouse-ridge-k1mzj4o7gzd7), [3](https://www.trailforks.com/trails/birdhouse-ridge/)] * **Best Time to Visit:** March through December (Spring, Fall, and Winter are ideal). [[1](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/tunnel-canyon-trail), [2](https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/dirt-bike-trails-near-me/north-valley-nm)] * **Pets:** Dogs are welcome but **must be kept on a leash**. [[1](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/tunnel-otero-and-birdhouse-ridge), [2](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/tunnel-canyon-trail), [3](https://www.trailforks.com/trails/birdhouse-ridge/)] * **Trail Access:** Starts near the Tunnel Canyon Trailhead off State Highway 337. It is frequently combined with Tunnel Canyon and West Ridge to form popular loop configurations ranging from 5.0 to 9.4 miles. [[1](https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/birdhouse-ridge/), [2](https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/dirt-bike-trails-near-me/north-valley-nm),…