Chimney Rock Hike

Over a dozen hikers spent several hours among the ruins on the narrow ridges near Chimney Rock (2). We walked on precipices that rise 1200' above the Piedra River (about 2.5 miles away).

Our volunteer Forest Service guide, Lynnis Steinert, provided lucid explanations of the archæological wonders and of the puzzles that remain.

The people here moved NE into New Mexico--they are still here. We were surrounded by Ute territory--they are still here. (Don't fail to visit their stunning new museum in Ignacio.)

Thanks to Connie Gillespie for organizing this important visit to one of the outstanding areas in our state. Welcome back to David and Alison Campbell.

Next Monday and Tuesday and Thursday, we have hikes planned. All are welcome.
The tougher Tuesday hike next week will be out and back, so visitors can go part way, rest, and wait for us to return.

Meet at the Visitor Center in South Fork before 9 a.m. departure.

--Doug Knudson

"It's a Chacoan style kiva" says Lynnis

•Connie manipulated a mano on the metate

Chimney Rock top

•Piedra R. valley W of Chimney Rock

•side ridge from Chimney Rock

Elizabeth awed and on the brink, Chimney Rock.