Cerros de Amado ramble
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Sat, Oct 7, 2023; 10:00 AM
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10/07/2023 10:00 AM
10/07/2023 1:30 PM
Cerros de Amado ramble
Part off-trail, part 2-track hike among (and over) Quebradas rock formations. RT 6 miles, elevation gain 800'. Ages 14 and up, no dogs.
Quebradas Backcountry Byway, NM, USA
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James Nelson
jcnelson@gilanet.com
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Organized By: Central New Mexico Group
Location: Quebradas Backcountry Byway, NM, USA
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Event Organizers:
James Nelson
jcnelson@gilanet.com
(575) 517-7001
Saturday, Oct 7: Cerros de Amado ramble. The landscapes will be pleasing in this geologically interesting area. With no forest cover, the rock strata and their contortions are laid bare and we walk up and down through millions of years. This hike is 6 miles with an elevation gain 800 feet. Ages 14 and up with parent or legal guardian, no dogs. Register at the link provided by October 4. Leader: Jim Nelson, (575) 517-7001, jcnelson@gilanet.comLevel: ModerateLocation: East of Socorro, NMSign up: https://www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar/OK, we won't see ocotillo blooming in October (this was early June), but the landscapes will be equally pleasing. With no forest cover, the rock strata and their contortions are laid bare and we walk up and down through millions of years. RT 6 miles, elevation gain 800'. Ages 14 and up, no dogs. An informative guide to Quebradas geology can be found at https://geoinfo.nmt.edu/publications/guides/quebradas/.
Level: Moderate
Cost: There is no cost for this outing
Signup Instructions: Register at the link provided by October 4.
Bring: Sticks, water, snacks
Signup Restrictions: 14 and up, no dogs
Carpool: Leader will facilitate ride sharing among participants
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
Cancellation Policy: Any rain cancels
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