BCSC Hike Report
Ah-shi-sle-pah Badlands - Northwest New Mexico Region
2024-03-28
Hike Distance (mi): 6Elevation Change (ft): 125
Total Uphill (ft): 180
Total Downhill (ft): 180
Report:
Thirteen anxious hikers left BCSC at exactly 8:30 am. Ready for the 2 hour 39 min drive to Ah-She-Sle-Pah Wilderness Study Area in Northwestern New Mexico. Thanks to Stella’s wonderful driving, we made to the TH at 11:19. The weather was perfect and the high clouds were gorgeous. As we joked into the hoodoos, audible “oohs” and “aahs” could be heard. The formations with the clouds made for photography heaven. After lunch we were able to see large pieces of Petrified wood with a veritable rainbow of lichen on top. On the way back, we saw a cluster of limestone rocks that several hikers called an outdoor art gallery. After the ascension back to the rim of the hike, we high tailed it back to the van. Arriving at 3 pm and back to the center by 6:45 pm. Thanks to Stella for driving and Paul for sweeping!
Web Album 1 Name: Carl
Web Album 1 Link: link
Hike Report Status: Published
Hike Leader(s): Carl Gervais
Hike Coordinator(s): Carl Gervais Sunita Moonka