Hiking Program

A little over a mile long, this silent hike gently climbs the first ridge of our mountains to a lovely meditation area.  It then winds back down to Kuchumaa Passage, leaving hikers another time for reflection. A great introduction to the mountain. Moderate Hike

A 4-mile round trip trek over rolling hills to La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center and organic farm. Enjoy a garden breakfast, followed by a garden tour with our resident horticulturist. If you don’t wish to walk, transportation to La Cocina Que Canta is offered one day during the week and may be arranged […]

A 2.0-mile hike meandering through the river basin among the oaks; great for beginners or those wishing to pace themselves for a full day of exercise. This hike offers an optional .5 miles climb to the base of the mountain.  Returns via the oak grove. Moderate Hike

A 2-mile lowland hike meandering through the river basin among the oaks; great for beginners or those wishing to pace themselves for a full day of exercise. Moderate Hike

A 2-mile hike climbing about 350 feet in elevation to Alex’s Oak before looping back down. Challenging Hike. 

A 4.5-mile mountain hike up the Pilgrim Trail (1000 ft. gain) and returning downhill via the Professor’s Trail. (Offers a 3.5-mile option) Challenging Hike. 

A 3.3-mile mountain hike over moderately steep terrain with a 700 ft. elevation gain. This hike offers two beautiful vistas, the amazing sculpture and Alex Oak. Challenging Hike. 

A 2.0-mile hike meandering through the river basin among the oaks; great for beginners or those wishing to pace themselves for a full day of exercise. This hike offers an optional .5 miles climb to the base of the mountain.  Returns via the oak grove. Challenging Hike. 

A 5.5-mile strenuous hike winding up the mountain between the Pilgrim and the Professor routes and then looping back along the flanks of Mt. Kuchumaa.  The longer hike offers an elevation gain of 1100 feet. (Also a 4-mile option) Advanced Hike

An 8-mile breakfast hike with an elevation gain of 1500 feet up Mt. Kuchumaa to the US/Mexican border. Climb over rugged and steep terrain approximately 5 miles to the border with a 3-mile return. Sign up is required. The prerequisites are either the Coyote, Pilgrim, or Seven-Mile Breakfast Hike. Offered November to March. Advanced Hike

A group-paced hike of 3½ hours over steep, rugged terrain—4 miles out, stop for breakfast, and 3 miles back. Breakfast is provided in a daypack. Sign-up required. Pilgrim or Professor’s hikes are a prerequisite. Offered April to October. Advanced Hike