Tag: GET

GET 2017 Day 21, May 16, Tuesday.

Start get shuttle from Glenwood back to village of Alma, Section 19 mile zero of 5.6.

End Silver Creek Divide on Bursum Road, Section 20 mile 12

Miles walked: 17.6

Got breakfast at Alma’s Diner while listening to the ranchers at nearby tables.

Going up Mineral Creek Road, a plaque recognizes the tomb of James C Cooney, who discovered a mineral deposit near here while in the army but kept it secret until he mustered out and started a gold and silver mine.

Several fragments of mining artifacts can be seen along the route.

Continue reading “Mineral Creek”

GET 2017 Day 20, May 15, Monday.

Start Segment 17 mile 8 of 13.7, on way to Maple Peak

End Section 18 mile 9.7 community of Alma, then walked off-trail 4.5 miles to Glenwood for motel and for mail tomorrow

Miles walked: 15.4

This stretch really does not have many water sources. This seasonal earthen tank looked OK until you got up close, then you knew it would clog your filter.

After following so many “ghost trails” on previous days, it was nice to get on a forest road with soft unpacked dirt and really stretch the legs on a fast walk for several miles without worrying about navigating.

Here is the view to the east just after crossing the barb-wire fence that indicated the state border.

Continue reading “Viva NM”

GET 2017 Day 19, May 14, Sunday.

Start forest road 475 Segment 16 mile 1.6 of 13

End Segment 17 mile 8, on way to Maple Peak

Miles walked: 19.4

Whatever digestive problem I had last night went away without any eruptions. I managed to eat first dinner at midnight.

Going past some ranch houses, this was posted near the road.

I cannot do much about the “Living” part to comply with their demands.

There are some mighty fine rock formations on FR475, but just wait and see what appears later.

Continue reading “Slickrock”