Bobcatting Del Toro Arroyo and Shrine

Description: Bobcatting Del Toro Arroyo and Shrine
Round Trip Hiking Distance: 5 miles
Round Trip Hiking Time: 3 hours
Elevations: ~6000'
Gain: ~100 ft.
Rating: Easy
Pace: Mellow Plus

Please be considerate of others. Do not RSVP for this hike if you cannot go up and down Atalaya in under 3 hours. This helps us stay together as a group, thus 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. COVID vaccination and compliance with CDC rules on quarantine and isolation are required (i.e., don't attend if you have Covid!). No firearms or commercial solicitations.

Hike Description: Del Toro is a wide, sandy arroyo surrounded by scrub juniper and cholla, and is about 45 minutes north of Santa Fe. The sides of the arroyo range from a few feet of sand to 30' sandstone cliffs intricately carved by erosion. We will follow the arroyo about 1.5 miles to a small shrine which has been carved into the wall of a sandstone cliff above the arroyo. We will then explore a nearby canyon lined with some nice sandstone formations. We follow the arroyo back the same way as we came.

What to bring:

Sturdy hiking boots or shoes.
Bring layers, extra clothing, and water resistant outer wear.
water for a 3 hour hike
Snacks and lunch

Meeting Place:
DEVARGAS. We'll meet at DeVargas Center, behind Market Street (i.e., towards St. Francis) 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 at 248-252-0708.

Dogs:
Well-behaved dogs with no history of problems on group hikes are welcome but must be on a leash the whole time.

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

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 all 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 making risky or inapt decisions including 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 or inept execution). The preceding sentence supplements any other applicable exculpatory arrangement.