Trek the Lower Pecos Canyonlands of Texas with Shumla!
Starting in 2021, Shumla began offering day-long Treks in the Spring and Fall months to promote engagement and public education in support of our mission to preserve the ancient rock art of the Lower Pecos. We will be taking a hiatus from offering Treks in the Fall of 2024 as we work to staff this and other Shumla programs and positions. We will communicate in our eNewsletter and here on our website as Treks become available again. Thank you for your interest in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands. Visit our Public Rock Art Tours page for a list of places you can see rock art this Fall 2024.
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SHUMLA TREKS
Join Shumla Treks to visit ancient and historic rock art in the rockshelters of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands.
Shumla Trek cost $120 for a full-day or $60 for a half day per person. Fees fund the Shumla Treks program (expert guide, entrance fees, etc.) and a portion contributes to our preservation efforts. Pack a sack lunch, a water bottle (or 3) and your sense of wonder. You won’t believe what we’ll show you!
Space is limited to 25 participants per day. See below for Trek dates, detailed itineraries, and guidelines. Due to the strenuous nature of the hikes, Shumla Treks are generally not suitable for children under age 8. Minors age 8 and up are welcome on Treks provided they are supervised by a parent or guardian. Please note that we cannot offer tours outside of our scheduled Treks. The Treks listed are the only ones we offer. At this time we are not able to accommodate additional treks or personalized treks.
Hiking sticks, long sleeved shirts, long pants, hats, and gloves are encouraged to hike through the brush. In case of an emergency, medical response times to this remote area can take hours. There are often no bathroom facilities. Participants must be prepared to go to the bathroom outdoors, if needed, and pack out all trash. In addition, many Treks require high clearance 4×4 vehicles, we recommend 9 inches of clearance or more. If you do not have access to such a vehicle, please indicate at the time of registration. A limited number of seats are available in the Shumla truck but we will work with you to ensure you have a ride.
Most Treks begin and end at Shumla Headquarters at 28 Langtry Street, Comstock, TX 78837. When we return to HQ, we will welcome you with refreshments and show you our plasma oxidation laboratory, where we prepare rock art samples for radiocarbon dating. We’ll also give you a glimpse of our research and our high-resolution gigapanoramas and 3D models of rock art panels based on your interests and questions from our day together.
Questions about Treks?
Send us an email at treks@shumla.org. We love hearing from you!
2024 SHUMLA TREK DATES
Our 2024 Treks have concluded. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming Treks via our monthly newsletter. Be sure to sign up to be the first to know, and we’ll also share updates here.
SHUMLA TREK ITINERARIES
Halo Shelter and Devils River Overlook
Difficulty: Strenuous
Hiking distance: 0.5 miles
Trek Description:
Halo Shelter sits within a small tributary canyon approximately 5 km from the Devils River on a private ranch in Val Verde county. Halo Shelter boasts one of the best-preserved Pecos River style pictograph panels in the region. The site gets its name from a unique arch motif with rayed lines extending from it over the top of several figures’ heads. Along with the halo motif, there are a wide assortment of unique and vibrant Pecos River style figures and motifs intricately executed.
The pristine Devils River is one of the last wild rivers in Texas and is a haven for adventurers from all walks of life. The unique vantage point from this high overlook provides an unforgettable view of one of Texas’s most protected treasures. From this overlook point, you’ll get to see an unforgettable view of this Texas treasure.
Trek Itinerary:
8:00am– Meet at Shumla HQ, depart for Halo Shelter
9:30am – Arrive at halfway point for bathroom break
10:45am – Arrive at parking spot and begin hike to Halo Shelter
11:00am – Arrive at Halo Shelter (Bring a sack lunch and pack out all trash)
1:00pm– Depart Halo Shelter, drive to halfway point for bathroom break
2:00pm – Arrive at the Devils River overlook
2:30pm – Depart for Shumla HQ
3:30pm – Arrive at Shumla HQ for lab tour
Considerations:
– Tours to this private ranch require visitors to be with a Shumla representative at all times.
– Participants must be in good health and physical conditioning to hike over uneven terrain. In case of an emergency, medical response times to thi remote area can take hours.
– High clearance and 4×4 vehicles are required to travel across rough, unpaved roads.
– Accessing this site requires descending a steep elevation change; a rope is available for stability, but participants should be prepared for this challenging aspect of the hike.
– Hiking sticks, long sleeve shirts, long pants, hats, and gloves are strongly encouraged to hike through the brush.
– Participants must be prepared to go to the bathroom outdoors, if needed, and pack out all trash. Restrooms are located within Shumla HQ and a bunkhouse restroom stop along the way to the site.
– Minors age 8 and up are welcome on this Trek provided they are supervised by a parent or guardian.
If you would like more information prior to registration, please email us at treks@shumla.org. We would love to hear from you!
Fate Bell Annex, Fate Bell Shelter and Running Horse
Difficulty: Moderately strenuous
Hiking distance: 1.5 miles
Trek description:
Fate Bell Annex, Fate Bell Shelter and Running Horse Shelter are all situated in Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site. Seminole Canyon is a major tributary of the Rio Grande River. Fate Bell is one of the most famous and largest Pecos River style rock art sites in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands Archeological District — A National Historic Landmark. Not only is the rock art breath-taking, but the archaeological deposits within the shelter are also extremely well-preserved. You’ll hear about the incredible rock art, the lifeways of the people who painted it and our most recent research.
Then, we will hike together across the uplands to Running Horse Shelter which offers, in addition to beautiful remnant Pecos River Style rock art, intriguing Historic Period art and even a historic stone wall. Together, we’ll see 4000 years of history in this single shelter.
Trek Itinerary:
8:00am – Meet at Seminole Canyon State Park parking lot
8:30am – Hike to and visit Fate Bell Annex and Fate Bell Shelter
10:30am – Hike out of canyon and return to Visitor Center
11:30am – Lunch
12:15pm – Hike to and visit Running Horse
2:00pm – Return to Shumla HQ for tour of our research facility and laboratory
Considerations:
– Tours within the state park require visitors to be with a Shumla representative at all times.
– Participants must be in good health and physical conditioning to hike over uneven terrain. In case of an emergency, medical response times to this remote area can take hours.
– Hiking sticks, long sleeve shirts, long pants, hats, and gloves are strongly encouraged to hike through the brush.
– Participants must be prepared to go to the bathroom outdoors, if needed, and pack out all trash. Restrooms are located within the state park visitor center and Shumla HQ.
– Minors age 8 and up are welcome on this Trek provided they are supervised by a parent or guardian.
If you would like more information prior to registration, please email us at treks@shumla.org. We would love to hear from you!
VV75 and Red Linear Type Site
Difficulty: Very strenuous
Hiking Miles: 5 miles
Trek Description:
We will begin the day hiking through Seminole Canyon and into Presa Canyon to visit the Red Linear Type Site. The site, located within a shallow overhang, contains some of the best-preserved examples of the Red Linear style of rock art in the region. Dozens of images of red, human-like figures wielding net and atlatls adorn the walls. Some figures are seen interacting with various animal-like figures, like canids and deer, and provide us with an interesting contrast to the better-known Pecos River style rock art. This long hike gives us a chance to appreciate the geology and wildlife of Seminole Canyon.
Our second site, VV75, is located in Seminole Canyon, a major tributary of the Rio Grande River and part of Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site. VV75 is an impressive archaeological site containing Pecos River style rock art in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands Archeological District — A National Historic Landmark. The archaeological deposits within the shelter are extremely well-preserved here, and this is the location where the very first radiocarbon samples for rock art in the Lower Pecos were collected.
Trek Itinerary:
8:00am – Meet at Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center parking lot
8:20am – Begin hike to Red Linear Type Site
11:00am – Lunch at Red Linear Type Site (Bring a sack lunch and pack out all trash)
12:00pm – Begin hike to VV75
1:30pm – Arrive at VV75
2:00pm – Begin hike back to visitors center
3:30pm – Return to visitors center
4:00pm – Depart for Shumla HQ for tour of our research facility and laboratory
Considerations:
– Tours within the state park require visitors to be with a Shumla representative at all times.
– Participants must be in good health and physical conditioning to hike over uneven terrain. In case of an emergency, medical response times to this remote area can take hours.
– Hiking sticks, long sleeve shirts, long pants, hats, and gloves are strongly encouraged to hike through the brush.
– Participants must be prepared to go to the bathroom outdoors, if needed, and pack out all trash. Restrooms are located within the park visitors center.
– Minors age 8 and up are welcome on this Trek provided they are supervised by a parent or guardian.
If you would like more information prior to registration, please email us at treks@shumla.org. We would love to hear from you!
Virtual Trek to Panther Cave at Shumla HQ and Visit to Panther Cave Overlook
Morning, HQ Portion of Trek
Difficulty: Easy
Hiking distance: none
Afternoon, Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site Portion of Trek
Difficulty: Easy
Hiking distance: 0.1 mile
Trek Description:
Panther Cave is one of the most requested sites to visit and is an iconic Pecos River style rock art site, but visiting the site is currently not possible due to accessibility and logistical concerns. Join us for a virtual trek of Panther Cave through Shumla’s digital archive! Throughout Shumla’s Alexandria and Hearthstone Projects, we have taken thousands of photos and made 3D models and panoramic photos of the site, giving us the next-best-thing to being there in person.
In the morning, a Shumla archaeologist will guide you through a virtual tour of Panther Cave and give you a close-up view of the figures that fill this 80-meter-long panel. You’ll get an in depth look at the region’s rock art through our digital preservation methods in this behind-the-scenes tour of what it’s like to work at Shumla. You will also see our one-of-a-kind plasma oxidation lab and get a glimpse of what processing samples for radiocarbon dating looks like.
After lunch, you have the option to go to Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site and participate in one of their Van-tastic Tours that will allow us a glimpse of Panther Cave from across the canyon. Binoculars are recommended for optimal viewing, as the canyon is almost 1000 feet wide.
You must register for the Rio Grande Roundabout Van-Tastic Tour separately on their website by CLICKING HERE.
The van tour is free, but it requires a reservation as spots are limited. Registration for the van tour will open 30 days prior to the tour. Bring your state park annual pass if you have one.
Trek Itinerary:
8:30am – Meet at Shumla’s HQ, 28 Langtry St, Comstock, TX; Coffee, tea, and pastries
8:45am– Virtual tour of Panther Cave and learn about Shumla’s research methods
11:15am—Lunch at Comstock’s J&P Bar & Grill
12:45pm – For those with reservations on the state park’s Van-Tastic Tour, arrive at Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site; the park tour will take visitors in a van on a road closer to Panther Cave. After a short hike along the uplands, bring your binoculars to see Panther Cave from across the canyon.
3:00pm – Return to Shumla HQ for an in-depth tour of our plasma oxidation lab
4:00pm – Day concludes
Considerations:
– This virtual trek will take place at Shumla’s HQ in Comstock; streaming online from home is NOT available. We will NOT be hiking into Panther Cave.
– This is a great option for any rock art enthusiast– especially for those who are interested in Shumla’s digital preservation methods and for those who would like to see rock art but for whom hiking into the canyons is not possible.
– From the park website, about the Van-tastic Tour: “Participants must be able to get in and out of a Ford Transit Van. A short walk on uneven, rocky ground is required to view the overlook. This is not a rock art tour, and this tour does not go into the canyon. Bring binoculars to help you get a better view at the overlook.”
– Your registration cost includes breakfast pastries and coffee/tea at the office, lunch at J&P and entry to the state park; Shumla will not purchase or provide any alcoholic beverages. Participants must reserve their own spots on the state park’s Van-Tastic Tour, if desired (see link above).
– Minors age 8 and up are welcome on this Trek provided they are supervised by a parent or guardian.
If you would like more information prior to registration, please email us at treks@shumla.org. We would love to hear from you!
Eagle Cave, Skiles Shelter and Kelley Cave
Difficulty: Strenuous
Hiking distance: 1.0 mile
Trek Description:
Eagle Cave, Skiles Shelter, and Kelley Cave are large rockshelters located within Eagle Nest Canyon in Langtry, Texas. Combined, all three sites contain evidence of human occupation spanning over 10,000 years. The rock art predominantly consists of Pecos River style rock art with the art in Eagle Cave having returned radiocarbon dates between 3350 – 3210 years ago. These sites also showcase the immense amount of plant baking that went on in the rock shelters with huge piles of fire cracked rock and numerous bedrock features for food processing. Following the Eagle Nest Canyon tour will be a chance to visit the Judge Roy Bean Museum and Langtry Travel Information Center to learn more about Langtry’s history and then a tour of Shumla’s research facility and laboratory in Comstock, Texas to learn more about the work being done by the team.
Trek Itinerary:
8:30am – Meet at Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center in Langtry, TX; drive to the start of the hike.
9:00am – Hike to Skiles Shelter
10:00am – Hike to Kelley Cave
11:00am – Hike to Eagle Cave
11:30am – Lunch (Bring a sack lunch and pack out all trash)
2:00pm – Drive to Judge Roy Bean Visitors Center
3:00pm – Return to Shumla HQ for tour of our research facility and laboratory
4:30pm – Trek concludes
Considerations:
– Tours to this private ranch require visitors to be with a Shumla representative at all times.
– Participants must be in good health and physical conditioning to hike over uneven terrain. In case of an emergency, medical response times to this remote area can take hours.
– Hiking sticks, long sleeve shirts, long pants, hats, and gloves are strongly encouraged to hike through the brush.
– Participants must be prepared to go to the bathroom outdoors, if needed, and pack out all trash. Restrooms are located within the Judge Roy Bean Visitors Center.
– Minors age 8 and up are welcome on this Trek provided they are supervised by a parent or
guardian.
If you would like more information prior to registration, please email us at treks@shumla.org. We would love to hear from you!
Black Cave and Vaquero Shelter
Difficulty: Moderately strenuous
Hiking miles: 1.5 miles
Trek Description:
Black Cave is a large rockshelter in Upper Presa Canyon within Seminole Canyon State Park. The site gets its name from the black ceiling of the shelter, which has been discolored from a combination of carbon staining, organic growth, and natural accretion. The Pecos River style rock art at Black Cave is striking and iconic. Many of the pictographs are located quite high above the shelter floor and would have required the construction of scaffolding.
Vaquero Shelter is also located in Upper Presa Canyon. The shelter gets its name from the Historic period rock art depicting riders mounted on horseback with a Longhorn cow and calf, adjacent to a structure resembling a Spanish mission and a man in a Spanish uniform. The shelter also contains a dense body of Pecos River style art, as well as Red Monochrome style figures.
Trek itinerary:
8:00am – Meet at Shumla HQ; drive to the start of the Vaquero Shelter hike
9:00am – Hike to and visit Vaquero Shelter
10:30am – Drive to start of Black Cave hike
11:00am – Hike to and visit Black Cave. Lunch (Bring a sack lunch and pack out all trash)
2:00pm – Return to Shumla HQ for tour of our research facility and laboratory
Considerations:
– Tours through this private ranch and to the state park require visitors to be with a Shumla representative at all times.
– High clearance vehicles are required to travel across rough, unpaved roads.
– Participants must be in good health and physical conditioning to hike over uneven terrain. In case of an emergency, medical response times to this remote area can take hours.
– Hiking sticks, long sleeve shirts, long pants, hats, and gloves are strongly encouraged to hike through the brush.
– Participants must be prepared to go to the bathroom outdoors, if needed, and pack out all trash. Restrooms are located within Shumla HQ.
– Minors age 8 and up are welcome on this Trek provided they are supervised by a parent or guardian.
– Hiking to Black Cave and Vaquero Shelter will require climbing an a-frame ladder over a fence.
If you would like more information prior to registration, please email us at treks@shumla.org. We would love to hear from you!
Crab and Sunburst Shelters
Difficulty: Strenuous
Hiking distance: 1.5 miles
Trek description:
Crab and Sunburst Shelters are located within the Devils River State Natural Area, located 45 miles north of Del Rio. Hiking to these sites, you will not only see Pecos River style rock art but also stunning views of the Devils River. The pristine Devils River is one of the last wild rivers in Texas and is a haven for adventurers from all walks of life. Access to this spring fed river is extremely limited and is one of the reasons why this river has remained one of Texas’s most protected treasures. These state-protected lands are home to a diverse range of plants and animals and also designated as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
Trek Itinerary:
8:30am – Meet at DRSNA Gate (location will be shared upon registration)
9:30am – Hike to and visit Crab Shelter
12:00pm – Lunch at DRSNA bunkhouse
1:00pm – Hike to and visit Sunburst Shelter
4:00pm – Depart DRSNA; Trek concludes
Considerations:
– Tours to Devils River State Natural Area require visitors to be with a Shumla representative at all times.
– High clearance vehicles are required to travel across rough, unpaved roads. The DRSNA website recommends “High-clearance vehicles with 8-ply rating minimum (to minimize flats and blowouts).”
– Participants must be in good health and physical conditioning to hike over uneven terrain. In case of an emergency, medical response times to this remote area can take hours.
– Hiking sticks, long sleeve shirts, long pants, hats, and gloves are strongly encouraged to hike
through the brush.
– Participants must be prepared to go to the bathroom outdoors, if needed, and pack out all trash.
– Minors age 8 and up are welcome on this Trek provided they are supervised by a parent or guardian.
If you would like more information prior to registration, please email us at treks@shumla.org. We would love to hear from you!
Painted Shelter
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking miles: 1.0
Trek Description:
Painted Shelter is located in an unnamed tributary canyon of the Rio Grande on private property. A spring-fed stream runs in front of the rock art panel and creates several long pools through the site. Major flash flood events have washed out most of the archaeological deposits, but there is a remnant burned rock midden and lithic scatter on the bedrock benches in front of the shelter. Painted Shelter is home to the best-preserved example of the Red Monochrome style rock art as well as remnant Pecos River style murals.
Afterwards, we will go to Shumla’s headquarters in Comstock to tour the facility and learn more about the work being done by the team.
Trek itinerary:
8:00am – Meet at Shumla HQ; drive to the start of the Painted Shelter hike
9:00am – Hike to and visit Painted Shelter; (Bring a sack lunch and pack out all trash)
12:30pm – Return to vehicles; Drive to Shumla HQ
1:30pm– Return to Shumla HQ for tour of our research facility and laboratory
Considerations:
– Tours to this private ranch and the state park require visitors to be with a Shumla representative at all times.
– High clearance vehicles are required to travel across rough, unpaved roads.
– Participants must be in good health and physical conditioning to hike over uneven terrain. In case of an emergency, medical response times to this remote area can take hours.
– Hiking sticks, long sleeve shirts, long pants, hats, and gloves are strongly encouraged to hike through the brush.
– Participants must be prepared to go to the bathroom outdoors, if needed, and pack out all trash.
– Minors age 8 and up are welcome on this Trek provided they are supervised by a parent or guardian.
If you would like more information prior to registration, please email us at treks@shumla.org. We would love to hear from you!
Shumla Treks Guidelines and Expectations
Safety
- Read the description of each Trek carefully. Before registering, consider the length and difficulty of the Trek to determine whether you can safely participate. While Shumla takes all necessary precautions throughout each Trek, ultimately, your safety and well-being on a Shumla Trek are your responsibility.
- Treks are conducted in remote locations across uneven terrain and often in extreme environmental conditions and temperatures. In most cases, medical help and care are several hours away. Participants must be in good health and physical conditioning to be able to traverse rugged terrain, including hiking considerable distances, scrambling over rocks and boulders, steep ascents and descents, walking in or over loose rock, and walking through dense brush.
- Due to their strenuous nature, some Shumla Treks are not considered suitable for children under the age of 8. Trek descriptions will detail those Treks open to children.
- All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Alcohol, firearms, and pets are not allowed on any Trek.
- While on a Trek, all participants are required to always stay close to the Guide and follow the instructions of the Guide.
What to Wear
Clothing that is appropriate to the weather and terrain:
- Long-sleeve shirts and pants are strongly recommended for protection from sun and thorns.
- Closed-toed, supportive footwear
- Hat or other covering for head
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer
- A backpack to carry your gear, water, and food
- Water, at least 2 quarts per day, or more as appropriate to your trek itinerary
- Meals and/or snacks, as appropriate according to your tour itinerary. Bring no food that requires refrigeration.
- Walking stick or hiking poles, if preferred
- Camera
- Binoculars
Vehicles
Check your Trek itinerary to find out if your Trek requires that you bring a 4WD high clearance vehicle. Your vehicle may be subject to harsh conditions. Shumla does not supply vehicles and has limited space in Shumla trucks with staff. Shumla will work with visitors to find a ride in a suitable vehicle but cannot guarantee vehicle access. Participants must indicate at the time of registration if they will drive their own vehicle or if they need a ride and communicate with the Trek leader.
Payment and Cancellation Rules
- All Treks must be paid for in advance to confirm your reservation. Space is limited on each Trek; if all spaces are filled, a waiting list will be maintained in the event of cancellations.
- Cancellations initiated by a participant must be made a minimum of 10 days prior to the date of the Trek to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after the 10-day minimum will not be refunded. If a participant does not show up at the Trek meeting place on time and, misses the Trek, their fee will not be refunded.
- Treks may be canceled due to weather conditions, extreme heat/cold, limited participation, road conditions, lake/river levels, etc. If a Trek is cancelled by Shumla before the Trek begins, a full refund will be issued.
- For the safety of the group and at the discretion of the Guide, when possible in consultation with Shumla’s Executive Director, Treks may be canceled at any stage during the Trek for any reason. If this occurs, all participants are required to immediately abide by the direction of their Guide to safely vacate the property.
Photography
While photography of your experiences during Treks and other activities is allowed, we ask all participants to abide by the following:
- The rock art sites are considered sacred spaces and should be treated with respect. In particular, please do not pose in front of the art while making obscene or rude gestures.
- Photography of the art for the purposes of printing, selling, reselling, or displaying in public spaces or online without the landowner’s permission is not permitted for any reason.
- Do not share any locational information for sites on private land. This includes GPS or geotagged information associated with your photos. Instructions for turning off geotagging can be found here:
- For iPhone:
https://www.techbout.com/turn-off-geotagging-for-photos-iphone-ipad-8738/
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- For Android:
www.ubergizmo.com/how-to/turn-off-geotagging-android/amp/
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
Shumla Treks are designed to provide guests with immersive experiences. For the enjoyment of our guests and for the protection of cultural resources, we respectfully ask that guests minimize the use of electronics. Your Guide may request that electronics not be used at particular locations or during specific events. Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (drones) are not permitted.
Respect for Rock Art and Cultural Resources
Shumla Treks and programs include visiting archaeological sites. Artifacts and other archaeological remains are important sources of information that archaeologists use to determine how people lived in the past. It is a violation of the Society of American Archaeology code of ethics for participants to keep any artifacts or other cultural or paleontological remains from any archaeological site, and it is against federal law for participants to keep any such materials collected from state, federal, or tribal lands without a permit.
The award-winning video “Visit with Respect” shows how Pueblo people of the United States feel about visiting archaeological sites. It was filmed at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and Acoma Pueblo and features members of the Hopi Tribe and Santa Clara and Acoma Pueblos. While the Lower Pecos Canyonlands may be removed in distance from the areas shown in the video, Shumla supports the sentiments and requests described by members of those communities, we request that Trek participants and visitors maintain the same awareness and respect. Participants may watch the “Visit with Respect” video produced by Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in preparation for their experience with Shumla: https://youtu.be/zwDrLqThhYY.
Liability Release and Indemnification Agreement
All participants in Shumla Treks 18 years of age or older must complete the Liability Release and Indemnification Agreement prior to being allowed to participate. Participants will be asked to carefully read and sign this form by a Shumla staff member. By signing this form and participating, you are confirming that you have read and will abide by all provisions of the Agreement, including the Shumla Treks Guidelines and Expectations included in this document.
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Name of Participant Date of Trek(s)
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Name of Emergency Contact / Relationship to Participant
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Primary Phone Number for Emergency Contact
Release of Liability and Indemnification Agreement
This form must be completed and signed by all persons 18 years of age or older prior to being allowed to participate in Shumla Treks organized by The Shumla School, Inc.
Please read the information carefully. By signing this form and participating, you are confirming that you have read and will abide by all provisions of the Agreement, including the Shumla Trek Guidelines and Expectations attached.
In consideration of being permitted to participate in a Shumla Trek, I, the undersigned, release, and forever discharge Shumla School Inc., the Landowner(s) of the property upon which the Treks are conducted, and their affiliates, successors and assigns, officers, employees, representatives, partners, and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from all liability to me and my personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin, for any and all loss, damage, injury or death to my person or property, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise, while I am participating in a Shumla Trek program. I agree to indemnify the Released Parties against any and all claims, actions, lawsuits, damages, and judgments, including attorney’s fees, arising out of, or relating to my participation in the Shumla Trek. I understand that participation in a Shumla Trek involves inherent risks, including risk of injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, paralysis and/or death, and I assume all related risks and voluntarily participate in the Shumla Trek. I, the undersigned, further agree that the foregoing release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of Texas, and that if any portion of it is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
I have carefully read and fully understand all the provisions of this Release and am freely, knowingly, and voluntarily entering into this Release.
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Name of Participant Date of Trek(s)
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Signature of Parent or Guardian Printed Name of Parent or Guardian
If Participant is under 18
Lodging and Restaurants
DEL RIO, TEXASDel Rio is 30 minutes from Shumla’s Comstock Headquarters. Be sure to check driving times for Treks that begin from some place other than our HQ. There are many wonderful lodging and restaurant options in Del Rio. Click here to view all your lodging and restaurant choices in Del Rio.
COMSTOCK, TEXAS
Comstock Motel
Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, Comstock Motel offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a refrigerator and air conditioning, with free access to wifi. Free parking is also available.
(432) 292-4484
The J and P Bar & Grill
Comstock’s one and only restaurant offers classic American food such as salads, burgers, wraps and more!
(432) 292-4338