Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Grand Enchantment Trail section hike Polvadera NM to Tijeras NM, starting here
Day 4
Start waypoint 35030 Segment 35 mile 2.3, a few miles from the summit of Manzano Peak
Stop waypoint 1 mile past 35175, Ojo del Indio spring, Segment 35 mile 16.8
Miles walked [Segment 35] 16.8 – 2.3 = 14.5
Approaching Manzano Peak, one can make out the thin green strip of vegetation along the Rio Grande far below.
At the top, we are rather high up.
Glorious panoramas stretch out in all directions.
More than my little cell camera can handle.
Later, I spy a remaining patch of snow, and see several more throughout the day.
The crest trail goes along the ridgeline of the Manzanos all day, full of impressive views.
The Trigo Fire causes some peaks to be naked in their majestic beauty.
And more views.
A good day of challenging hiking along the ridgeline.
[finished audiobook Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery]