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White Horse Hill 10255', NM
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| Hiking | 12.50 Miles |
3,800 AEG |
| | Hiking | 12.50 Miles | 5 Hrs 40 Mns | | 2.21 mph |
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| no partners | | A really nice trail in an area I'll have to spend more time. Hiked to the top of White Horse Hill using trail #44. I think this is preferable to Sierra Blanca, as I can access it from the valley, it isn't 20+ miles RT, and the hill is seldom visited. I think Blanca in summer sees a few visitors. Also, the hill is milder/ warmer. Good views all the same.
I can't say enough positive about this trail and area. I even ran into a pretty big bear. It didn't seem to mind me, even after looking at me while I whistled at it. It ran away, which was good. It was my first sighting since Yellowstone in 2010, but really my first sighting since 2008 in Colorado. This was the closest I've ever come, 25 feet at most.
Time spent on the trail went fast, but was really, really enjoyable. Lots of birds, and the mixed conifer forest smelled great. Reminded me a little of the Dry Lake Hills, but the river was flowing. Flowing water is something you don't see here very often. The river was really washed out, probably from the big run-off 3 years ago. It would be nice to see that thing roaring in a big snow melt. Perhaps 2014 will be a bumper winter? |
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