Bobcatting the Winsor: Norski to Borrego (shuttle)

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BORREGO SHUTTLE HIKE Description: Bobcatting the Winsor from Norski to Borrego (Shuttle) Round Trip Hiking Distance: \~6.0 miles Round Trip Hiking Time: 4 hours Elevation: 10,300' down to 8100' then back up to 8900' Gain: Overall 2200 ft. drop but there is a final ascent of 800' Rating: Moderate Pace: Mellow Plus 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. This is a group hike and participants are expected to stay with the group. It is not about competition, but cooperation. No firearms or commercial solicitations. COVID vaccination and compliance with CDC rules on quarantine and isolation are required (i.e., don't attend if you have Covid!) Hike Description: We will start at Norski (after leaving one vehicle at Borrego which will shuttle drivers back to Norski at the end of the hike), which is on the ski road about a half hour from Santa Fe. We'll follow the Winsor Trail downhill from Norski thru mostly wooded and shady terrain. There are a couple of small streams along the way that are home to assorted wildflowers, as well as large wildflowery meadows just before the Borrego-Winsor junction and along the Tesuque Creek before the Bear Wallow-Winsor. We'll head up Bear Wallow Trail and a short section of Borrego Trail, both of which are gently to moderately uphill, to the Borrego trailhead. The shuttle vehicle will then shuttle the drivers back to Norski and all the vehicles will head back to Borrego to pick up the non-driving hikers. This is a nice walk in the woods, highlighted by some meadows and flowing water. The shuttle allows us to see less frequented sections of trail, and to hike mostly downhill (up until the last rise). What to bring: Sturdy hiking boots or shoes. Layers, extra clothing, and water resistant outer wear. Water for a 4 hour hike. Be sure to bring plenty of water. Snacks and…