Bob Merkle writes:
Hike for Saturday morning, June 13th. Meet at 8am at Socorro Schools Admin. Bldg on Franklin Street. High clearance helpful but I'm figuring we park without going into the very sandy arroyo bottom. Bring hat, water, sun protection, etc. and be prepared for some scrambling - we have not visited this specific part of the canyon before. The destination is ~500 feet vertical higher than the parking area.
I've been wanting to explore a couple of the high places capped with volcanic rocks (containing crystal quartz and chalcedony in voids) on the north side of Nogal Canyon near San Antonio. Also, in 2 weeks there may be a good display of wildflowers in the canyon.
Bob
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Hiking First is an informal group that gets together once a month on Saturday for a day hike in the area around Socorro, NM.
About Hiking First
- Hiking First is an informal group that gets together for day hikes in the area around Socorro on Saturday mornings, typically on the first Saturday of each month. Generally, we meet at 9am at the Socorro Consolidated Schools office parking lot at 700 Franklin Street and then car pool to the trail head.
- Our hikes vary in difficulty, but most are easy to moderate, lasting no more than a few hours and covering six miles or less. Be sure to bring along appropriate clothing, boots, walking sticks, water, and snacks. Remember that it gets cooler at higher elevations (about 5 degrees per thousand feet.)
- Along the way, we get some great views from high places, as well as chances to see the history, archeology, geology, and wildlife of the area.
Please email us, if you have any questions.
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