Bobcatting Tsi'pin

Description: Bobcatting Tsi’pin Pueblo
Round Trip Hiking Distance: 4 miles
Round Trip Hiking Time: 2 hours, plus plenty of time for investigating the pueblo
Elevation: 7300’-7600’

Hike Description: Tsi’pin is a pueblo ruin located 1.5 hours north of Santa Fe near Abiquiu. It is accessible only by permit, which we have obtained. I'm starting everyone on the Wait List, since I don't yet know for sure how many drivers and hence seating we'll have. We'll have between 8 and 16 attendees and I'll admit wait listees to the go list as things firm up.

***If you have a Forerunner class vehicle or better (i.e., something a little more off road capable than a Forester), let me know if you can drive.***

The pueblo was built around 1275 and features large kivas, standing walls and other interesting archaeological features. At its peak, more than 1,000 pueblo people lived here. The pueblo was abandoned by 1450.

The hike, an out and back, has one extended descent/ascent as it proceeds through forested areas onto the more open pueblo site. The pueblo site is large, with a commanding view of a valley and striking views of Pedernal in the distance. We’ll spend a lot of time investigating the pueblo.

What to bring:
Sturdy hiking boots or shoes.
Layers, extra clothing, and water resistant outer wear
Water for a 3 hour hike.
Lunch and snacks

Meeting Place: DEVARGAS. We will meet at Devargas Center, behind Market Street, but a little closer to the bowling alley (on the St. Francis side). We leave promptly at the meet time.

Dogs: No dogs on this hike.

Cost/Driving: Car pooling is up to attendees. Non-drivers are to contribute $15 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.

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 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 applicable exculpatory arrangement.