Bobcatting Nambe Badlands East, Off trail: 9 AM MEET

Description: Bobcatting Nambe Badlands East, Off trail, 9 AM MEET
Round Trip Hiking Distance: ~4-5 miles
Round Trip Hiking Time: 3.0 hours
Elevation: 6200' to 6400
Rating: Moderate, with a sense of adventure
Pace: Mellow Plus

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

Hike Description: Nambe Badlands is located 30 minutes northwest of Santa Fe. This hike is a heavily modified version of the hike we did at East Nambe Badlands last year, now featuring less two track and a lot more off trail. We'll still start out gradually ascending a dirt two track road with great views of the Sangres and Truchase complex, but we'll soon drop off that and start a long meander along the rims of deep arroyos, in those arroyos and across sparse prairie-land. Most of the time we'll be able to enjoy both long views of the Jemez, the Sangres and Truchas, and close up views of eroded arroyos. About half way through we'll explore an area full of striking eroded sandstone formations, before continuing our meander along ridgelines, arroyo rims and arroyos back to the trail head.

There are a couple steep descents and a couple short sections of trail which are fairly difficult and have a little exposure. Be prepared and be realistic about your comfort level.

What to bring:
Sturdy hiking boots or shoes.
Layers, extra clothing, and water resistant outer wear
Traction devices like Yaktrax or microspikes if we get some snow
Water for a 3 hour hike
Snacks and lunch

Meeting Place:
DEVARGAS
We'll meet at DeVargas Center, behind Market Street, but a little closer to the bowling alley. 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 kept on a leash at all times.

Cost: Non-drivers are to contribute $5 to the driver for gas.

Cancellations.
Please be courteous to those on the wait list and if your plans change and you won't attend, put yourself in the 'not going' group. If you don't know how to do that contact me and I'll do it for you.

Release and Waiver. 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.