Crest of Montezuma (Placitas) -Exploratory

By signing up for this hike you agree to the liability waiver and understand your host is a volunteer with no responsibility for your safety of level of fitness to complete this event.

Meet at the Merc in Placitas.

Please read the description and download the GPX tracks here:
https://nmhiking.com/crest-of-montezuma-2282016/

I have never hiked this route before.

Pace: 2 to 2.5 miles per hour

Buddy system: Pair up with someone with roughly the same pace for safety. Some hikers may hike faster or slower.

The distance should be about 4-5 miles and elevation gain about 500 feet. It seems to be a moderate route.

I think the trailhead is here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/f9AydhdMRUAHdmEg7

Bring your hat, about 1.5 to 2 liters of water, poles and gloves if you use them, and sack lunch. Wear layers.

Dogs: Please leash up at snack/lunch breaks.

Watch comments section below for inclement weather cancellations or modifications. This event will be cancelled if the forecast calls for high winds or a snowstorm.

Please comment below if you would like to drive, how many passengers you can take, and how much they should chip in.