Past Trips

This is becoming a popular hike, but I haven't done it, so I'd like to give it a try. I'm going off Barbara Calef's description:

"This is a point to point hike and will require a short shuttle.  We will drop off passengers at the first gate past the main Valles Caldera entrance (between MM39 and 38).  Then the drivers will continue to the Fishing Access to leave all but one car.  There is a $2.50 fee per car if you have your Senior Pass; $5 without the pass.  (There are not always envelopes there).

Would you like to try backpacking, but do not have the gear?   Join PEEC/LAM for a beginner backpack trip.  PEEC has a full set of packs/tents/sleeping bags to borrow for this trip.  

We will hike from the Santa Fe Ski Basin to Puerto Nambe (4.5 miles) and camp for one night.  There is a pre-meeting on Monday July 17 at 5:30 at PEEC, to go over the hiking plan, gear needed, and to borrow the gear that you need.  It will be important to try out packing your pack with your food, clothing, tent, etc. prior to hiking on Saturday.

This is a repeat of a successful trip held in August 2022. I would not be scheduling it so early, but found when I checked that only one opening was still available for summer 2023. The upper Conejos offers access to the South San Juan wilderness via several trails on the west side of the Conejos, as well as the several trails upstream of Platoro Reservoir, such as the 3 Forks trail. One can explore the high country and high lakes, and as well hike along the Conejos itself. Fly fishing is a possibility – trip leader Bill might be able to share the river with a would-be angler or two.

update 6/23: I announced a Mountaineers hike for Saturday and would like to carry one out. However, I have learned that Forest Road 144 is nearly impassable, so I’d like to offer an alternative. This is my favorite hike for the hottest times of the year. It does involve some wading. The plan is to hike down the East Fork of the Jemez from second crossing - the second point where the Jemez River crosses highway 4, coming from Los Alamos. We follow the trail until the trail climbs up out of the canyon, then continue along the canyon bottom, wading as necessary.