Gallina Canyon Ranch Glamping/Hiking, August 13-17, 2025

Inspired by two nice visits about 8 years ago, I have arranged a return to Gallina Canyon Ranch.  I know of no place that is this remote and yet so close - just 2 - 2 1/2 hours - from Los Alamos.

The Ranch lies on private land in Gallina Canyon, which is just across the Chama River from the monastery. From it we have access to an unusual area of slot canyons, unique in New Mexico. Outing possibilities include easy hikes up and down the canyon bottom, more scrambly hikes into the slot side canyons, and, if a technical leader emerges, technical canyoneering outings. At any rate, we will be glamping in a wild part of northern New Mexico that is other inaccessible - a private piece of the Colorado Plateau. The Ranch is only open in the summer, and though the weather might be warm, Gallina Ranch offers a Shark Tank of cool water to soak in, a spring-fed swimming hole, and a beach on the Chama River.

We will spend 4 nights at the ranch, arriving before dark on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, and leaving the morning of Sunday, August 17. We have reserved the Anasazi glamping area. There are some nice beds available in campers and in a tent, and there will also be camping options. There is roofed area with a propane-powered stove top, a small propane refrigerator, and table and comfortable seating, and a propane-powered fire for a fire circle. We will take turns cooking dinner, and be on our own for breakfast and lunches. We can discuss the possibility of one or two doggie participants.

To reserve a spot, please contact Bill at bill@priedhorsky.net, and submit a $150 deposit per person. The camping fee will be about $310 per person for the 4 nights.