Sierra de la Cruz scramble
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023; 10:00 AM
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10/21/2023 10:00 AM
10/21/2023 1:00 PM
Sierra de la Cruz scramble
Scramble to and up a prominent uplift feature across the river from Socorro, rewarded by views and geology. RT 4.6 mi, elevation gain 600'. Age 14 and up, no dogs.
Wsmr S Rte 3607, New Mexico, USA
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James Nelson
jcnelson@gilanet.com
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Organized By: Central New Mexico Group
Location: Wsmr S Rte 3607, New Mexico, USA
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Event Organizers:
James Nelson
jcnelson@gilanet.com
(575) 517-7001
Saturday, Oct 21: Sierra de la Cruz Scramble. Looking from Socorro to the east across the Rio Grande, you’ll see a rounded formation 10 miles distant. This hike will take us to the top of this cap of Permian marine limestone, a scramble of 4.6 miles and 600 feet of elevation gain, with panoramic views of the Rio Grande valley and the broken and uplifted country on its east side. Take I-25 to Escondida which is the last exit north of Socorro, and drive east and then north following the paved road 1.5 miles to the turnoff east to Escondida Lake, where we’ll meet in the parking lot and, ideally, share rides. The 18-mile drive in from there is for moderately high-clearance vehicles. Ages 14 and up with parent or legal guardian, no dogs. Register at the link by October 19.Leader: Jim Nelson, (575) 517-7001, jcnelson@gilanet.comLevel: ModerateLocation: East of Socorro, NMSign up: https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/Looking from Socorro ENE across the Rio Grande, you’ll see a rounded formation 10 miles distant. This hike will take us to the top (a cap of Permian marine limestone), a scramble of 4.6 miles RT and 600’ elevation gain, with panoramic views of the Rio Grande valley and the broken and uplifted country on its E side. Ages 14 and up, no dogs. Take I-25 to Escondida (last exit N of Socorro) and drive E and then N following the paved road 1.5 miles to the turnoff E to Escondida Lake, where we’ll meet in the parking lot and, ideally, share rides. The 18-mile drive in from there is for moderately high-clearance vehicles.
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Level: Moderate
Cost: There is no cost for this outing.
Signup Instructions: Sign up NLT 10/19.
Bring: Sticks, water, snacks
Signup Restrictions: Age > 14, no dogs
Carpool: Leader will facilitate ride sharing to meetup point (depending on participant start points) and trailhead
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
Cancellation Policy: Any rain cancels