Petroglyh Hunt in El Malpais

The El Malpais is full of petroglyhs, pictoglyphs, pottery, and ruins, we'll be looking for this and more in the area near the top of Armijo Canyon. We'll enter the canyon from the Sand Canyon road and explore it's upper regions. I was just up in that area on 14 March and it looked very promising, but you never can tell what you might or might not find. Total driving distance of about 100 miles one way. The route is paved except for the last 4-6 miles which is decent gravel then crappy sand/dirt road. AWD or 4x4 vehicles will be required to make this event. Wet weather will make it VERY difficult to access the area and we'll move to a lava hike nearby. Total hiking distance of around 5-8 miles, mostly bush whacking. Total elevation gain of maybe 500 feet. NO DOGS or WHINERS. I would rate this event as STRENOUS due to it's exploratory nature. Come prepared with plenty of water and snacks for a long day of hiking. Be prepared to reimburse your drivers at the rate of $.10 per mile round trip or about $20 for the day. For more information, ask your questions below and I'll answer below. We'll probably stop at Laguna Burger on the way home so feel free to join me. We will leave Lowes at 8AM sharp, so don't be late.