Upper Wills Canyon & Hubbell canyon

Type: Loop
Mileage: 8 miles ⚠️

Estimated time to complete: 3-4.5 hours

Elevation: 997ft (gain/loss)

Difficultly: intermediate⚠️

This is a fairly easy loop hike. Trail is easy to follow and we will have nice views of meadows along the way. There is a nice creek as well as cattle that will be grazing in the area. Please be advised that the last 2 miles are off trail.

We will meet at the Lowes on Transmountain at 6:15 a.m and leave sharply at 6:30. If your coming from Cruces please meet at the shell gas station that is located on the road take takes you up to Cloudcroft. It’s near the pistachio farm.

Dogs are welcome as long as they can do the mileage. You are responsible for the safety and well being of your dog. Please be sure that your dog is friendly with other dogs.

Participants should be in good physical condition to attend any outing.
Folks with an underlying medical condition should avoid moderate and strenuous outings. Participants who RSVP yes also agree to the Release of Liability statement: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-dWiUFgVP/pages/32471015/Release_of_Liability/.

For safety reasons we hike together and support each-other as a group/team, with the leader in control. We stop, rest, eat, etc. together. No one will be allowed to hike ahead at any time. If you are unwilling to comply with this please do not sign up. I reserve the right to remove any one from this hike.

Thank You

What to bring
Day-hike gear, water/sports drinks, hiking poles, snacks. Bring the 10 essentials: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/day-hiking-checklist.html