Time: 9:00am (please be prompt because we will leave by 9:05am)
Who Should Attend: Only hikers who are physically capable of hiking 10 miles within the time posted above.
Hike Description: This is a winter hike, so appropriate gear is required. If you don't have it, then you will put everyone else in the group at risk. This includes microspikes.
This is an out and back hike. Our destination is Kiwanis Cabin. We will depart from the Tree Spring Trailhead (8,470ft) and hike up to the Crest Trail (10,000ft+). Once we reach the Crest Trail, we will hike past the ski run and continue north to the Kiwanis Cabin. Somewhere along the way we will stop for lunch/snack. We will return on the same route.
This hike is strenuous because of the distance in the snow. I expect Tree Spring trail to be packed snow, but the trail from the crest ridge to the ski area may not have been traveled since the last snow storm. This hike is about 10 miles RT.
Items to Bring:
• Trekking Poles
• Microspikes - Required
• Snacks/lunch
• All the appropriate winter gear (layers are best)
Fees: There is a $5.00 parking fee at this trailhead, unless you have a New Mexico Enchantment Pass or National Park Pass. Pay for you pass ahead of time using this link: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74386 (cell service can be bad)
Dog Policy: Not allowed this time.
Weather Notice: If inclement weather looks imminent, please check this site 1 hour prior to the departure time.
