Bobcatting the Juan, Carol, Little Tesuque Loop

Description: Bobcatting the Juan, Carol, Little Tesuque Loop
Round Trip Hiking Distance: est 4-5 miles
Round Trip Hiking Time: 2.5-3 hours
Elevation: 7400-7800’
Gain: Two steady but steep-ish ascents
Rating: Moderate

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 event and participants are expected to stay with the group. No firearms or commercial solicitations.

Hike Description: This hike venue is located in the Sangres foothills 15 minutes from Santa Fe. This hike follows the eponymous trails thru rolling conifer forests with a smattering of clearings and viewpoints. We should have some early wildflower blooms also. This is a pleasant walk in the woods hike not far from town, which will be a nice change after a couple hikes which involved long drives.

What to bring:
Sturdy hiking boots or shoes
Layers, extra clothing, and water resistant outerwear
Water for a 4 hour hike
Snacks and lunch.

Meeting Place: DEVARGAS. Behind Market Street (i.e., toward Sambino) but a little closer to the bowling alley. We leave promptly at the meet time, so contact me at 248-252-0708 if you are running late.

Dogs: Friendly dogs with no history of aggression at group events are welcome, but must be on a leash at all times.

Cost/Driving: Car-pooling is up to attendees. Non-drivers are to contribute $2 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.