The Grant County Trails Group is planning a community hike to The Big Tree on Sunday, February 21, 2016. The hike will begin at 1:00 p.m. and finish at 3:00 p.m.
The trail to The Big Tree is approximately two miles. Directions from Silver City: Follow U.S. Highway 180 East to Santa Clara and make a left hand turn (north) at the traffic light onto the Fort Bayard Medical Center access road. Make a right hand turn towards the “Old” Fort Bayard Hospital and stay to the right past the old hospital. Travel approximately two miles. The Fort Bayard Recreation Site Trailhead (large parking lot) will be on your left and you will see it from the road.
The Big Juniper Tree is nationally ranked as the second largest alligator Juniper Tree in America. The tree’s diameter is 70.2 in, circumference is 18 ft. 4 in, crown spread is 62 ft., and height is 63 ft. The Big Juniper Tree is located on lands previously utilized as part of the historic Fort Bayard Military Reservation.
Date and Time
Sunday Feb 21, 2016 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM MST
Date: Sunday - February 21, 2016
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location
Follow U.S. Hwy. 180 East to Santa Clara, make a left turn (north) and travel to Historic Fort Bayard. Make a right hand turn towards the “Old” Fort Bayard. Stay to the right past the old hospital. Travel approximately two miles. The Ft. Bayard Recreation Site parking lot will be on the left.
Fees/Admission
There's no fee to participate in this community hike to The Big Tree.