Bobcatting Nambe Badlands with Tea Kettle and Duck Formations

About this event

Bobcatting Nambe Badlands with Tea Kettle and Duck

Round Trip Hiking Distance: 4.5 -5.0 miles

Round Trip Hiking Time: 3 hours

Elevation: 6000’-6300’

Rating: Moderate

Please be considerate of others and do not RSVP for this hike if you cannot go up and down Atalaya in under 3 hours. This helps us to stay together as a group, enhancing the hiking experience for everyone. It is not about competition, but cooperation. COVID vaccination and compliance with CDC rules on quarantine and isolation are required (i.e., don't attend if you have Covid!). This is a group event and participants are expected to stay with the group. No firearms or commercial solicitations.

Hike Description: Nambe Badlands is located 30 minutes northwest of Santa Fe. We'll start at the small Nambe trailhead and first hike along a cool sandstone wall before heading up to a rolling ridge line looking out on great views of the Jemez, the Sangres and Truchas, with some striking eroded sandstone formations below. There is a **steep** descent off the ridge into a shallow arroyo surrounded by more sandstone formations. We'll hike in that arroyo before cutting cross-country to the Tea Kettle formation. After that, we’ll retrace our steps and then follow another arroyo to the duck formation, after which we'll ascend steeply to another ridgeline and then back to the trailhead, with one steep descent en route. There are, as noted, some steep descents, which are fairly difficult under ideal circumstances and could be slick if there is mud. Be prepared and be realistic about your comfort level. If it’s muddy or parking is not available we’ll attempt other hikes in the immediate area.

What to bring: Sturdy hiking boots or shoes Layers, extra clothing, and water resistant outerwear Water for a 3 hour hike Lunch and snacks.

Dogs: Friendly dogs with no history of aggression at group events are welcome, but must be on a leash at all times.

Cost/Driving: Car-pooling is up to attendees. Non-drivers are to contribute $5 for gas.

Cancelling. Please be courteous and if your plans change, promptly remove yourself from the 'go' (or wait) list so others can adjust their calendars. If you don't know how to remove yourself from the go (or wait) list, contact me and I'll do it for you.

Waiver and Release. I acknowledge I have read and understood the Event description and details. By attending, the Participant releases the Event Leaders from all liability arising from the Event and assumes all risks of the Event, including: 1) injuries from falls, living things, pre-existing health conditions, vehicles, and weather, and 2) injuries resulting from the Event Leaders making risky or inapt decisions including not undertaking the least risky option available (e.g., hiking a steep slope instead of a gentle slope) or not treating an injury in the optimal way (e.g., due to insufficient training or inept execution). The preceding sentence supplements any other applicable exculpatory arrangement.

From The Santa Fe Hiking Meetup Group