Very Large Array

Event date: 
Sat, 03/01/2025 - 9:00am

Ride Plan

https://maps.harley-davidson.com/share/rides/lNMdavYdTs

Ride Description

KSU from TBHD at 0900. Will depart west on Alameda to Jefferson then head south to Paseo Del Norte. From there we will continue west on Paseo till it turns into Atrisco Vista Rd. then continue to the I40 Frontage Rd to the I40 highway on ramp at Rio Puerco. From here we will head west to exit 89 for a quick Gas stop before heading south on NM 117 toward La Ventana Arch. After a brief stop to see the arch and stretch the legs we will continue on NM 117 to NM 36 south to Quemado. We will Gas in Quemado then head to the VLA visitor Center via NM 60. Afterward we will then continue on NM60 to Tumble Weed Diner in Magdalena where we will have KSD.

Admission
Adults (13 – 64) $10.00
Seniors (65+), Military & Veterans $8.00
Ages 12 and under FREE
Socorro & Catron County Resident bringing a paying guest FREE
Admission to site includes access to:

Our Visitor Center including our documentary film and current exhibits
Our outdoor self-guided walking tour (weather permitting)
A VLA guided tour, delivered by a staff member (when available; see event calendar for guided tour dates)

Counties

Bernalillo, Cibola, Catron, Socorro

Event location:
5000 Alameda NE
Albuquerque NM 87113
Event route: 
GPX File(s):
  Download File: Very_Large_Arr.gpx

Open Event: This event is open to Chapter members, National H.O.G. members and other guests as desired.  All riders and passengers must sign a release. 

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Turquoise Trail Chapter #2015 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring Turquoise Trail Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Tim "Wags" Wagner
Road Captain