A more difficult hike up, across, and down the Red Plateau Escarpment

• meet at the trailhead for the Dewdrop Trail
• hike up the Ragged Red Ridge Route to the top of the escarpment (difficult with some steep sections, loose footing and some light scrambling)
• article on the Ragged Red Ridge Route
• lunch on top of the ridge (great views)
• Follow the Dewdrop Trail down to the bottom
• tick season
• a rugged and remote area, but the leader has done these routes dozens of times
• this hike is best suited to self-sufficient hikers with adequate fitness, experience on rough terrain,  and good preparation
• Good boots and hiking poles recommended; proper gear is an essential for the loose footing and exposed route
• I have added a second group since we have more leaders.   If this fills, we will have 2 groups of 5 each, staggered 15 minutes apart.