Colorado Peak hike

BikeBoy March 16, 2026 #hike #adventure

I (Chad) was poking around the Caja del Rio on my motorcycle and thought that Colorado Peak looked like a good hiking destination, so the next day we drove out there and checked it out.

It's not a difficult hike, but there's no trail. You just aim for the top and say hi to the cows along the way. Colorado Peak spat out lots of red rock back in its volcanic days, hence the name. It has a depression in the top, so it even looks rather like an old volcano! Excellent views in all directions.

Sandia Peak in the distance
Sandia Peak in the distance
Jemez mountains, Los Alamos and Chicoma Peak all over there
Jemez mountains, Los Alamos and Chicoma Peak all over there
Anna scoping the view
Anna scoping the view

It being St. Patrick's Day, an appropriate beverage was had at the end of the day.

St Patrick's Day black and tan
St Patrick's Day black and tan