Bobcatting San Ysidro Slots: 9:00 MEET

Description: Bobcatting San Ysidro Slots: 9:00 MEET
Round Trip Hiking Distance: 6.2 miles
Round Trip Hiking Time: 3.5 hours
Elevations: 5500'-5800'
Gain: ~300 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. 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: The San Ysidro slots are located 90 minutes west of Santa Fe just past San Ysidro. The hike passes thru rolling pinon-juniper/cholla forest and slick rock to an interesting and varied area featuring discontinuous segments of slot canyons, stout columnar rock formations, and acres of broken, crusty yellow, tan and brown surface rocks. We'll also pass by a marshy area complete with cattails and we might spot a few petroglyphs. Lots of variety. We will often be off trail and there are a couple steep descents on loose surfaces; be realistic about your comfort level before RSVPing.

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

Meeting Place: ZIA. Albertsons at Zia Road. We leave promptly at the meet time. If you are running late or your plans change at the last minute, please contact me at 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.

Driving and Cost: Non-drivers to contribute $10 for gas. Paved road the whole way.

Cancelling. Please be courteous and, if your plans change, promptly remove yourself from the 'go' (or wait) list so others can adjust their calendars. If you don't know how to remove yourself from the go (or wait) list, contact me and I'll do it for you.

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: 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 continuing a hike despite threatening weather) or not treating an injury in the optimal way (e.g., due to insufficient training or simply choking under pressure). The preceding sentence supplements any other exculpatory arrangement to which the Participant is subject.