Moderate Hiking for Mellow People

Frijoles Canyon

8 miles
Elevation change - 700 ft then gradual decent
Minor stream crossings
Good trail
Downhill the entire way

I was so impressed by all the lush vegetation last spring I thought it would be a good hike for the fall.
We will leave a car at the Bandelier Headquarters and begin our hike at the Ponderosa Campground far upstream from the Headquarters. From here we will take a good trail to the canyon edge where we will descend 700 feet to the Upper Frijoles Crossing. From here it’s a delightful stroll along Frijoles Creek where we will get to hike through a spectacular narrows. Near the end we will pass Pueblo ruins, kivas, and caves occupied by the ancients dating back to 1150 AD.

Trekking poles may be handy in hiking the trail down
to the canyon bottom and navigating stream crossings.

Pets are not allowed in Bandelier. There is a fee for Bandelier but we will be in vehicles where the drivers have Senior Passes.

Please pay your driver $8.

Release and Waiver. By attending, the Participant releases the Event Leaders from 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 exculpatory arrangement to which the Participant is subject.

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Thank you to all of the volunteers who enthusiastically participated in our first three monthly 2nd Tuesday volunteer afternoons.
Next is Tuesday November 10. Each month we have some new and some returning volunteers.

Let's have fun volunteering again each and every second Tuesday afternoon of the month.

WHEN: Tuesday 11-10-26. 1:20 pm mini orientation Start @1:30 pm and end approximately 3:45 pm.

(Break of approximately 15 minutes at some point during afternoon).

ACTIVITY: We will be working as a team repacking dry food goods (cans, boxes etc.) into bags or boxes for individual food donations. Sometimes taking fruit or veggies from boxes or bins and putting them into smaller sacks. That sort of thing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand on hard floor for 2+
hours. Some walking, bending and twisting movements as needed. Very light lifting.

WHAT TO WEAR: A baseball cap or some kind of hat to hold your hair in place. (Otherwise a hair cover cap is mandatory for all volunteers handling food items). Comfortable CLOSED TOE sneakers or shoes you can stand on for a couple hours. No open toe sandals please.
If you're allergic to latex gloves, some kind of gloves for food handing sanitary protocol. A bottle of water or beverage container for hydration. There is free water in bottles on site also.

Note: Depending on season, it can be warm or chilly so lighter clothes in summer and layers if you're prone to be cold.
Face cover masks are entirely optional and available if you choose to wear one.

WHERE TO PARK: Parking lot spaces in front of building entrance (south side), spaces to left of entrance (west side), spaces to east closer to Kitchen Angels (east side).

ONGOING: This volunteer event is "ongoing"and will continue each month on the 2nd Tuesday afternoon going forward. No need to commit to attending each month. We will have a "pool" of volunteers. I will be seeking cohosts to help out as time goes on.

OPTIONAL: A light beverage or meal to follow at a casual venue such as Tribes Cafe on the Southside. TBD.

Thank you !

Let's feed northern New Mexico !
Richard D.