New Meetup: Rincon Loop-Miostly Off-Trail and Strenuous
| From: | Doug F. |
| Sent on: | Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 1:45 PM |
Announcing a new Meetup for The Albuquerque Hiking and Outdoor Meetup!
What: Rincon Loop-Miostly Off-Trail and Strenuous
When: Sunday, November 14,[masked]:00 AM
Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.)
This is a classic cold weather/winter hike in the Sandias with enough elevation gain that there is no excuse to get out of hiking shape in the winter. The hike has spectacular views of the northern Sandias and Rio Grande Valley in an area that sees little use. Although the route is almost entirely off-trail, this is a great hike for an introduction to off-trail hiking in the Sandias, as we will navigate by sight, there is no bush whacking, and the scrambling can be avoided. However, don?t get a big head and think this will be an easy hike as there will be 4,000-5,000 of elevation gain in about 11 miles of continuous ups and downs. The Rincons are the ancient remnants of a much bigger range of mountains than the Sandias that lie on the northern end of the Sandias just east of the Sandia Indian Reservation. The route starts at the hill just north of the National Forest entrance, just past the 2nd cattle guard, about 100 yards from Tramway Blvd. on FR 333. We will go up and down and in and out of several drainages before making our way up the ridge proper. From there we will follow the ridge to Juan Tabo Peak and continue along the ridge, surmounting four small peaks before summiting Rincon Peak, our exit point off the ridge. The descent is tricky on a steep cactus filled ridge, with poor footing in places (I highly recommend poles). We will follow the Juan Tabo Canyon drainage at the bottom till we can ascend the foothills between the Rincons and Sandias which we will follow back to the car--If we time it right we will get to watch the sun set. Bring plenty of water, a good attitude, be in good physical condition, and leave your critter at home if you want to join me. Meet me at the first parking lot on FR 333 (the road you would take off of Tramway Blvd. to get to the La Luz or Piedra Lisa Trail) about 100 yards from Tramway Blvd. I'll be in or near my white 2-door Honda Civic with a sticker encrusted black luggage box on the roof. This most likely will be an all day affair, so if you have a deadline you should not sign up for this hike. And finally, if you have desert gaiters, wear them as there are plenty of clingy and annoying seeds and things that like to attach themselves to your socks and inside your shoes.
RSVP to this Meetup:
http://www.meetup.com/hiking-204/calendar/15395121/
What: Rincon Loop-Miostly Off-Trail and Strenuous
When: Sunday, November 14,[masked]:00 AM
Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.)
This is a classic cold weather/winter hike in the Sandias with enough elevation gain that there is no excuse to get out of hiking shape in the winter. The hike has spectacular views of the northern Sandias and Rio Grande Valley in an area that sees little use. Although the route is almost entirely off-trail, this is a great hike for an introduction to off-trail hiking in the Sandias, as we will navigate by sight, there is no bush whacking, and the scrambling can be avoided. However, don?t get a big head and think this will be an easy hike as there will be 4,000-5,000 of elevation gain in about 11 miles of continuous ups and downs. The Rincons are the ancient remnants of a much bigger range of mountains than the Sandias that lie on the northern end of the Sandias just east of the Sandia Indian Reservation. The route starts at the hill just north of the National Forest entrance, just past the 2nd cattle guard, about 100 yards from Tramway Blvd. on FR 333. We will go up and down and in and out of several drainages before making our way up the ridge proper. From there we will follow the ridge to Juan Tabo Peak and continue along the ridge, surmounting four small peaks before summiting Rincon Peak, our exit point off the ridge. The descent is tricky on a steep cactus filled ridge, with poor footing in places (I highly recommend poles). We will follow the Juan Tabo Canyon drainage at the bottom till we can ascend the foothills between the Rincons and Sandias which we will follow back to the car--If we time it right we will get to watch the sun set. Bring plenty of water, a good attitude, be in good physical condition, and leave your critter at home if you want to join me. Meet me at the first parking lot on FR 333 (the road you would take off of Tramway Blvd. to get to the La Luz or Piedra Lisa Trail) about 100 yards from Tramway Blvd. I'll be in or near my white 2-door Honda Civic with a sticker encrusted black luggage box on the roof. This most likely will be an all day affair, so if you have a deadline you should not sign up for this hike. And finally, if you have desert gaiters, wear them as there are plenty of clingy and annoying seeds and things that like to attach themselves to your socks and inside your shoes.
RSVP to this Meetup:
http://www.meetup.com/hiking-204/calendar/15395121/
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