Cerros de Amado ramble Register

Date and Time:
Sat, Oct 7, 2023; 10:00 AM1:30 PM  (Local Time)

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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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34.10587200,-106.78603100 James Nelson jcnelson@gilanet.com MM/DD/yyyy amOUuwqNAzpGSXwtHmnd12740

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

Ocotillo and rock formations

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.com
Level: Moderate
Location: East of Socorro, NM
Sign 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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