Rito de Los Indios, Valles Caldera (Jemez Mtns)

This hike is located in the back country area of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, Jemez Mtns. We have already secured 3 passes, one for each vehicle going. Each pass allows for the driver and up to 3 passengers per vehicle. At this point, we have the x3 volunteer drivers. The total group size is limited to x12. The trail ends at the northern boundary of the park. As the trail follows the creek for a distance of ~3 miles, please come prepared to cross the creek more than once.

This hike is an inclusive hike. However, you are the sole judge to determine whether you have the experience and the conditioning to complete this out and back within a reasonable amount of time. The hike is rated as MODERATE and consists of an 8 mile out and back. The elev gain is 866ft with an estimated hiking duration of 3-4 hours.

Before you sign up for this hike, please consider the hike's elevation gain. Per All Trails, the following is the breakdown of total elevation gain from the start of the hike to the 4.0 mile turn around point:
1.0mi - 150'
2.0mi - 308'
3.0mi - 539'
4.0mi - 853'

Rito de Los Indios on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/rito-de-los-indios?sh=kwbrkz&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

No Pets Please.
Please dress for the weather conditions. The temps could range from cold to chilly in the morning and may warm up towards the end of the hike. Some form of moisture event at the Caldera can be anticipated during mid to late October. Hiking poles, water, hat, sun screen and snacks are highly recommended. As the date of the hike gets closer, I will pass along additional weather related details.

Parking: The is a car pool event. We will depart at the Rio Rancho Home Depot parking lot in NLT 0730 (7700 US Hwy 550). Our entry into the backcountry is 0900.
After the hike, everyone is welcome to meet at the Jemez Mountain Brewhouse located in Jemez Springs, 17691 NM-4.