Bobcatting the Sandias--Ellis, 10k, Survey

Description: Bobcatting the Sandias--Ellis, 10k, Survey
Round Trip Hiking Distance: 6.8 miles
Round Trip Hiking Time: 4.0 hours
Elevations: 9600'-10,400'
Rating: Moderate+
Pace: Mellow Plus

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. This is a group hike and participants are expected to stay with the group. It is not about competition, but cooperation. No firearms or commercial solicitations. COVID vaccination and compliance with CDC rules on quarantine and isolation are required (i.e., don't attend if you have Covid!)

Hike Description: The Ellis trail head is about 1.5 hours from Santa Fe, on the east side of the Sandias. The two main trails we'll be on run parallel to one another and pass through meadows and forests, with plenty of wildflowers including Jacob's ladder, wallflower, hare bells, asters and many more. We'll go gradually downhill at first, so the return is gradually uphill. Lunch will be at overlook of the Rio Grande Rift, with big views to the west.

What to bring:
Sturdy hiking boots or shoes.
Layers, extra clothing, and water resistant outer wear.
Water for a 4 hour, potentially warm, hike. Be sure to bring plenty of water.
Snacks and lunch

Meeting Place:
We will meet in the parking lot of Albertsons at Zia-South St Francis. Enter from Zia, turn right immediately. We leave promptly at the meet time. If you are running late or your plans change at the last minute, please call Ken: 248-252-0708.

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

Cost/Driving: Non-drivers are to contribute $10 for gas. Paved road all the way.

Waiver and Release. By attending, the Participant releases the Event Leaders from liability arising from the Event and assumes all risks of the Event, including (without limitation): 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.