I would suggest a north portal meeting at 9 and then caravan to either entrance point. It might be fun to observe the NM 4 wheelers if they are still making that run.
Yup, that's the trail that I'm thinking of and that's the route that we took exactly. But it sounds like you have a different, much mellower route so can't wait to see some pics.
Don't forget to check out the big sinkhole up top!
At any rate, it's immaterial to me - I guess I'm out now. The kids have had too much time in the truck lately and want to spend thier day with some new toys.
We have to bow out at the last minute. My wife found out she is on call at work and can't be more than 30-min away from ABQ. Hope you have a great time and be safe. Hopefully we can be in for the snow run.
Since it appears to just be the three of us, I think we should consider either the Placitas to Sandias.. which I do not expect to be to harsh, or the Puerco. I've gone to the Puerco only a handfull of times, but I think I can navigate in out.
I've never done the trail near Santa Fe, and Jemez may be abit out of our collective league.