Today’s outing will be a trek that begins on a country road and then devolves into a footpath in a mountain valley near Santo Domingo Tomaltepec. We will begin at the upper of two lakes which provide water for the town and wend our way gradually uphill into a wooded valley. No archeological gems or great vistas today; just a very pleasant walk with nature. Be forewarned that there are twenty shallow stream crossings along the way, so wear shoes that can get wet and still be comfortable to walk in, or wear sandals and splash merrily through the water! After the hike, we will stop for lunch at a restaurant in Tule. There is a 20 peso charge to hike through communal property.
Time frame: 9 am to 4 pm / Distance: 10.0 Km (6.2 Mi) / Elevation change: 279 M (915 Ft) / Type: out & back / Trail: dirt road & footpath / Exposure: mix of sun & shade / Rating: easy to moderate / Suggestion: wear sandals for stream crossings
PANDEMIC PROTOCOL: For everyone's safety, hike participants must show proof of vaccination when boarding the van the morning of the hike, and must wear face masks when traveling in the van. Masks may be removed when out on the trail. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!