Wheeler Peak NM Loop

Group size 10 people. Well-behaved, leashed trail dogs are welcome as long as they have completed a qualifying hike.

You will be put on the waitlist before being approved. Those meeting the first two below-required actions will be moved off the waitlist in the order in which they RSVP'd.

Required actions before trip:
1 - *Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7
2 - *Complete a qualifying hike. Check the calendar regularly for upcoming opportunities - we post qualifying hikes once a month in April, May, June, and sometimes July.
3- Attend a pre-planning Google Hangout meeting one week before trip start date (we will also work out carpooling).
*including any 1+.

4 days / 3 nights: ~24 miles with a full pack, ~30 miles total, ~5,300 ft of gain. Rating: Moderate Lite™

Route: https://caltopo.com/m/M6QG2PS

Alpine loop hike featuring New Mexico's highest peak over Juneteenth long weekend. There will likely be some snow but it should be manageable. Will keep an eye on conditions. All Trails reports from last year indicate it was not a problem in mid-June.

Day 1 (6/19): Drive 3.5 hours to TH
Hike in ~6.2 miles, 2,300 ft of gain
Camp near Horseshoe Lake
Day 2 (6/20): Day hike to Wheeler Peak and 2 other nearby 13ers
~5.8 miles, 1,800 ft of gain
Pack up camp, hike 1.6 miles, 150 ft of gain
Camp near Lost Lake
Day 3 (6/21): Hike 5.2 miles, 800 ft of gain
Camp near Middle Fork Lake
Day 4 (6/22): Hike 5 miles, 250 ft of gain
Stop in Red River for lunch
Drive home 3.5 hours

Equipment/Resources/Etc:

• Bear safety: Bear canister, Ursack, or rope/cord and the ability to do a bear hang
• LNT principles are enforced by this group.
• What to Bring Backpacking
• 10 Essentials
• Trip recommendations (not our exact route): https://www.backpacker.com/trips/wheeler-peak-wilderness-nm-wheeler-peak-loop/
• Alltrails (not our exact route): https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/wheeler-peak-via-east-fork-red-river-trail--3