Moderate hike on Chamisa Trail

Moderate hike on Chamisa Trail (Note the Day/Time)
Description: A more Moderate hike on Chamisa Trail.
Up and back.
Round Trip Hiking Distance: about < 2.5 miles
Round Trip Hiking Time: 2+- hours
--> The duration is a big estimate; & prob less that 3hrs.
Elevations: Low: 7835' to High: 8410'
Gain: 586 ft. +-
Saturday Sunny, to part Sun, with a high near 66 in town.
Rating: well maintained forest trail.
Pace: Mellow

What to bring:
Sturdy hiking boots or shoes.
Bring layers, warm clothing, and water/wind resistant outer wear.
Water for a 2+ hour hike, (a liter +).
Lunch or snacks (in case we/you get hungry or stuck, etc.)
Dogs: There is often a bit of traffic on this trail. Dogs may complicate it.
Great news ... for me... I've planned an upcoming 5-week trip to Spain & Portugal in a few weeks. so would be nice to see you all before that :-)

Note: It's wintertime. If you have spikes - for your feet - put them in the car, 'cause you never know... (I usually keep 2 pr snowshoes in the car for the duration, and spikes and gaiters near at hand. But, mostly, it won't be a big problem.

----> How to find us:
1. See the "How to find us" section in the right-side panel for CarPoolers.
2. If you live closer to the TH, by all means go to it, w/o carpool, BUT, as usual, Let the organizer/host know !!, otherwise we'll ALL be waiting for those who will never show. :-( At the TH, from SFe, parking is on the left, or many more spaces on R side of Hyde Park Road.)
Also adjust your time to arrive at TH given that we will be arriving 10-15 minutes after Start time (driving time).
NOTE that we have to limit a wait time to about 5 minutes at the carpool place.