2024-05-29–PDSCW – Hike Notice

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Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group
Battleship Rock to McCauley Hot Springs – Jemez Mountains
Wed, 2024-05-29 @ 8:30 AM

Highlights: Walk among huge obsidian boulders and look down on Battleship Rock and river gorge. Bathe in upper or lower pools. Check out a waterfall at hike’s end.

Cautions: Hiking sticks and bathing suit recommended. Watch out for poison ivy around hot springs.

Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how to do the actual hike, and download the hike GPS files.

Hike Leader(s): Connie Dennison  
Van Driver(s): Michele Worm  
Hike Class: C (Challenging)
Hike Distance: 4 mi
Min Elevation: 6780 ft
Elevation Change: 753 ft
Total Uphill: 930 ft
Total Downhill: 930 ft
Avg Grade: 11%
Route Type: InOut
Travel Time 1W: 1:30
Travel Distance RT: 130 mi
Times: We will meet at 8:30 AM and leave at 8:45 AM

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