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4,920 AEG |
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| no partners | | What a landscape: what a place. The Camino really is the Sonoran Desert at its finest, and I'm exceptionally glad to have spent a few days and nights here this time. The hiking stats above are simply accumulation of three day hikes (outlined by Ken), and he described them all quite well. Great group to head out there with.
The Tinajas Altas mountains are a stunning range. Great backdrop at which to camp, very cool to see some of the namesakes in the canyons, and even though we didn't make the peak that we initially wanted, we found a great spot nonetheless. The Sea of Cortez, the International Border, MX Highway 2: all are plainly visible from these ragged tops.
Tule Camp was great, very comfortable with its picnic tables and grills! The trek north to Cabeza Prieta Peak was wonderful, and that peak is deceptively ragged. Christmas Pass camp is more similar to the spot at Tinajas Altas, and a short scramble above camp affords great views of the area.
The winter light in this place is amazing, but I do not envy those that pass through this area in the warmer months. The silence is wonderful, the isolation refreshing. Just a few Border Patrol agents that we saw, but all they ever wanted to see was the bottoms of our shoes, to pass along to the trackers in the area. Most of the time, we just exchanged waves as we passed each other. |
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