Bobcatting Agua Sarca

Description: Bobcatting Agua Sarca
Round Trip Hiking Distance: 6 miles
Round Trip Hiking Time: 4 hours
Elevations: 8700’ to 9600’'
Gain: ~900 ft.
Rating: Moderate
Pace: Mellow Plus

Please be considerate of others and do not RSVP for this hike if you cannot go up and down Atalaya in under 3 hours. This helps us to stay together as a group enhancing the hiking experience for everyone. It is not about competition, but cooperation. This is a group hike and participants are expected to stay with the group. No firearms or commercial solicitations. You must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend this hike and if you've had or been exposed to Covid-19 you you must be in compliance with CDC rules on isolation and quarantine.

DESCRIPTION
Agua Sarca is located about 1.75 hours northeast of Santa Fe, near Sipapu Ski Area (note this is not theAgua Sarca near ABQ). It’s a longish drive, but most of it is on the scenic High Road to Taos or along the rushing Rio del Pueblo, so it’s a pleasant drive. The hike follows Agua Sarca, a small creek, gradually uphill thru mixed woodlands and meadows. There will be an assortment of wildflowers--the iris are especially great right now--and nice views along the way from the meadows. The trail flattens out near the end and we’ll head to a viewpoint from which we’ll see Jicarita and other peaks. We’ll return as we came.

What to bring:
Sturdy hiking boots or shoes.
Layers, extra clothing, and water resistant outer wear.
Water for a 4+ hour hike
Lunch and snacks

Dogs: Well-behaved dogs with no history of problems on group hikes are welcome, but must be on a leash at all times.

Meeting: We'll meet at DeVargas, behind Market Street but a little closer to the bowling alley. We'll leave promptly at the meet time. If you are running late contact me at 248-252-0708.

Cost: Non-drivers are to contribute $10 for gas.

Release. By attending, the Participant releases the Event Leaders from liability arising from the Event and assumes all risks of the Event, including: 1) injuries from falls, living things, pre-existing health conditions, vehicles, and weather, and 2) injuries resulting from the Event Leaders not undertaking the least risky option available (e.g., hiking a steep slope instead of a gentle slope) or not treating an injury in the optimal way (e.g., due to insufficient training). The preceding sentence supplements any other exculpatory arrangement to which the Participant is subject.