Announcing our June hike for the Hiking First group.
The hike will be the 14th of June through East Red Canyon on the Red Canyon Ranch. The hike will be led by Larry Cary; who is also the Steward of the Ranch. The Ranch is Approximately 50 miles South Southwest of Socorro including 3 miles of gravel road on State Road 107 and 2 miles of two track dirt road onto the Ranch at an elevation of 5600 feet. Two wheel drive vehicles are fine unless it has rained shortly before the visit.
The hike shall start at the Ranch's camping shelter parking lot and is easy to moderate in difficulty. The hike will consist of a one mile leg on rangeland, a 200 foot path descent into the Canyon, a one and one forth mile hike through the canyon, a 200 foot ascent out of the Canyon, and a one quarter mile grassland stroll back to the parking lot. About 3 hours depending on sightsee timeouts.
The day will start at 0730 AM at the County School Administration Parking Lot, convoy South on I-25 to Exit 115 (Santa Fe Diner), Right onto SR 107 for 12 &1/2 miles then left onto the Ranch road for 2 miles to parking. About one hour driving time. After the hike, club members are invited to remain on the Ranch for picnicking and/or overnight camping if desired, or return back to Socorro. Children and Pets are welcome as well.
The special beauty spot of the Ranch is a mile long section of East Red Can yon. The Canyon is characterized by 200 foot tall rock cliffs on each side and a flat sandy floor up to 1000 foot wide. The walls are punctured by crevasses, cracks, caves, benches and many photographic vista's including pictographs. The floor is a forest of Cottonwood, Walnut, Pine, Juniper, Hackberry and other trees; Rabbit Bush, Apache Plume, Gooseberry and other shrubs; and numerous wild
flowers and grasses. The fauna includes javelina, rabbits, squirrels, rodents, deer, antelope, snakes, lizards, toads, cats, coyotes, skunks, large and small birds and more. The flora, fauna and vista's make this the most beautiful spot in Socorro County!
Please Come and enjoy.
Larry Cary
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Larry Cary writes:
Hi Hiking First
The weather between now and Sat/Sun seems to be hot/dry/windy and normal. The hike should be a total success.
The Hiking First members should abide of the usual requirements for water, good footgear, snacks, sunscreen for the hike. For those wishing to picnic, favorite oodstock is all that is needed. For those wishing to camp, then evening and breakfast sup and camping
gear is needed. The Ranch has a large two burner propane stove, a
large wood fire grill, fresh running water, shower, outhouse, and more.
The moon will rise before sunset (5:08 PM) and set in the middle of the night (2:52 AM) at about three quarters illumination. The only
super star gazing will be between 3 and 5 in the morning.
My favorite resident geologist also plans to join for the hike and
overnighter. Much to enjoy!!
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