[NMCCSC] Coyote Call Trail: 10/29/23

[Mike Meier]

Fellow Snowgoers...,

...especially those who ski in the Jemez. Frances and I hiked most of the
Coyote Call Loop (VCNP) Saturday, and I thought it was interesting enough
to report to NMCCSC. The bottom line is that the trail is ready to ski - no
obstacles!

We parked at a gate near the NE corner of the trail, bushwhacked up to it,
and then hiked CCW:
[image: Screenshot 2023-10-31 at 11.07.46 AM.png]

We found no trees across the trail. There was a deep erosion channel just
east of the intersection with Rabbit Ridge trail that, ever since the Las
Conchas fire, we had to carefully pick through. It is now filled in!
[image: IMG_0140.jpg]

We guess that the Park Service may have started maintaining the trail,
based on this work and the absence of obstacles. There's large root ball
with an easy way around on "Sam's Most Beautiful Mile"
[image: IMG_0141.jpg]

There are aspen shoots along the way, especially on the east side, but they
shouldn't seriously deter hikers or skiers.

It'll take more than a heavy frost, but Coyote Call is otherwise suitable
for skiing this winter.

Happy Trails,
Mike Meier

Extras:
Feldenmeer on "SMBM" - Valle Grande beyond
[image: IMG_0142.jpg]

Frances coming down the east side.
[image: IMG_5176.HEIC]


-- 

*Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge. - Charles
Darwin*
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