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| | Hiking | 14.33 Miles | 6 Hrs 29 Mns | | 2.29 mph |
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| partners | | Happy New Year! Let's celebrate by going to Mexico! 
Low visibility and a chance of rain made it seem like sticking to canyons today was a better option than climbing mountains with no views in the clouds!
Pajarita is a new wilderness for me, and this slice was pretty impressive. Unsure how BP doesn't easily catch all migrants at first sight — they're obviously all buck naked by they time they reach a road based on the amount of clothing they leave behind on their journey  .
There was one mandatory wade, and numerous others where it was just easier than trying to find a dry way around. Border Trail #45 was only noticeable if you were really looking for it and have it marked on your GPS. No cairns nor signs marking it on the ground. We continued beyond the trail junction heading downstream to the international border which featured a nice gate. No monuments, benchmarks, posts, bearing trees, passport stamps or any other indications you were in another country.
Shortly after we turned to head back, the rain finally came. After about 90 minutes it let up and we slowed our previously accelerated pace, enjoying the last hour or so without rain gear.
Back at the truck, not terribly surprised to find a note from a local legend who inspires more visits to this part of the state. All in all, a pleasant start to 2026. |
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