Ridgeline

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.

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At the top, we are rather high up.

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Glorious panoramas stretch out in all directions.

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More than my little cell camera can handle.

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Later, I spy a remaining patch of snow, and see several more throughout the day.

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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.

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And more views.

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A good day of challenging hiking along the ridgeline.

[finished audiobook Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery]

 

Author: Jim, Sagebrush

Jim (trail-name Sagebrush) codes audio software for Windows, Linux, Android, and embedded systems. When not working at sagebrush.com, he enjoys backpacking, which this blog is about.