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| Run/Jog | 13.75 Miles |
3,921 AEG |
| | Run/Jog | 13.75 Miles | 5 Hrs 22 Mns 23 Secs | | 2.67 mph |
| 3,921 ft AEG | 13 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | Finally had to opportunity to go to Taos to check off something that has been on my list for awhile: Wheeler Peak (named after the same Wheeler as the one in Nevada, and pretty close in elevation). Drove up to the Williams Lake trailhead, with a stretch goal of making a loop.
The hike up to the lake was pleasant, and there were a fair number of other hikers out. It was chilly at the start, but warmed up quickly. Definitely have to get there early to park in the lot (apparently there's officially no parking along the road, but they don't tow when it's busy). Missed the turn to Wheeler, which meant I didn't have to decide whether to do the short detour to the lake.
Once on the new-ish trail from the lake to the summit, the real uphill began. Moderate grade to about the tree line, and then the last mile was pretty steep. I was actually feeling pretty good, so managed to power hike up with minimal rest. Then once on the ridge, the views really opened up, and the summit was a hop skip and a jump away. Pretty nice view, and nice clear conditions.
On the way down, I decided I felt like I could do the stretch goal, and headed down the Wheeler Peak trail towards Bull of the Woods. The first couple miles was nice pleasant running, with one short ascent midway through. Past Bull of the Woods Mountain, it got a little bit less interesting, with Jeep road for awhile.
Once I got back down to Taos Ski Valley, I just had to do a miserable 1.5 mile or so road walk back up to the trailhead. Probably would've been better to get this out of the way at the beginning. Would definitely like to explore this part of the Sangre de Cristo much more. |
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