Hiking – Santa Fe Peak

We will meet at Wooly Mamooth section BB at 6:00am.

This will be a great adventure.  If it all works out we will have summited four peaks east of Montezume.  Most of the journey will be jeep roads and off-trail crossing/ascending/descending talus fields.  Due to distance, elevation gain, time at altitude, plan on a long day.

This is also a smartphone navigation hike.  Please import the GPX file into your preferred smartphone navigation app.  The GPX file will be sent to all trip participants as part of the pre-departure logistics email.  In an effort to promote individual responsibility in the backcountry, you may be asked to verify the import of the GPX file at the car pool meet-up point.

 With off-trail hikes it is difficult to navigate and routefind by sight, while using a map and compass is typically a time consuming and error-prone activity.  Navigating by smartphone is usually the most effective way to reach our destination, then safely return to the TH.  It is an essential tool should someone get separated from the group.  Not perfect but the best we have so far.

Although this will be an in-and-out hike there will be no opportunity to stop short and turn back to the TH.  We will hike at a consistent moderate pace.  The hike may take up to seven hours, plus the 90 minute drive each way.  Plan on a minimum of a ten hour day for this adventure.

Additional logstical info to be emailed out prior to departure day.