10 Hike Photos

Monday hike

Embargo Creek, in the Woods

September still has pleasant temperatures and long trails.  We missed the rain (on both sides of us and a while on the cars.  

Embargo Creek is long and bouncy.  We crossed several little rivulets coming off the hillsides to "feed" the main stream.  

It's hard to imagine hiking with equipment and hungry men walking in deep snow in 1848-9  as was done by the Fremont

expedition.  They struggled down Embargo Creek and eventually ended up in Kit Carson's house in Taos.  They rested in Taos;

then most of them continued on to California.

Our hike was pleasant, with the wonderful musical backdrop of tumbling water.  The rocky trail kept us alert, with only one or two little tumbles.

Wednesday, we'll take a trail that is better cared for.  I'm planing on Trout Creek Trail, which offers 3 different lengths:  

1) up to the ridge-top and back, on your own

2) Number 1 plus down to the little creek stop and back, on your own, and 

3) Number 1 and Number 2 , on to the bigger Trout Creek (30), where some say they have seen gold in the beautiful stream. (I haven't been persuaded yet).

These mean that we travel up and down three times for the third option.  It is gentler and smoother than Embargo Creek, but still gives you 

good exercise.  Hope to see you at 9 a.m. Wednesday.  Bring a lunch or candy bar and water.

  

Water on the trail

Scennic

Yes, we're in a big valley

Tumbling water

rose hip

Water is beautiful

Interesting water art

Remarkable!

Tumbling waters

Colorful hiker who also skated a bit

Thanks to all for joining us.