Nine hikers strolled up a steep ATV trail to see sweeping views of the Rio Grande Valley.
We saw the Mesa Mountain complex to the N; the Sangre de Cristos far to the East; the three-peak Horseshoe Peak to the south and east; various high places around the southern perimeter; and Del Norte Peak dominating a notch to the west.
This walk had views that impressed us at the immensity of the Rio Grande National Forest and the San Luis Valley.
If you missed this hike, go out San Francisco Cr. Road to a sign that points to Cedar Spring. Then follow the funny road to where you must walk and look around. A mile or two of walking will reveal views, many of which you can see best at the top of a steep ridge with an interesting mix of trees and the sense of a very special place.
We'll try for another delightful place next Monday. We leave the South Fork Visitor at 9 a.m., usually in as few cars as practical. Bring a lunch, water, boots, whatever covering the weather suggests, and maybe a walking stick. No pets please. Everyone is responsible for themselves; everyone is friendly.
--Doug Knudson 873-5239
Del Norte Peak
View to Fremont’s winter camp
Dr. Margery Herrington--headed for Sweden next week for a summer of
medical research work.
Sangre de Cristos
Looking for Spring leaves?
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