orado mountains to the north. At 10,000 feet altitude this area is plenty high enough to provide a mountain top experience. Wildlife sightings included, 4-elk, 2-mule deer, and a plethora of smaller furry and feathered creatures. Evening temperatures were in the 40’s and daytime highs ran into the upper 70’s. The food was plentiful and included many tasty treats so in spite of the hard work no on lost any weight.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Trip Report: Continental Divide Trail in Carson National Forest N.M.
In August of 2007, eight Trail-tamers headed west to the Carson National Forest for the third time in four years. The objective: to complete the eight mile section of the Continental Divide Trail running from Lagunitas campground south past Olguin Mesa to FR 93. This is a section of the CDT that passes through roadless wilderness characterized by high hills, open meadows and lush forest of aspen and fir. Although lacking the “peaky” nature of the Col
orado mountains to the north. At 10,000 feet altitude this area is plenty high enough to provide a mountain top experience. Wildlife sightings included, 4-elk, 2-mule deer, and a plethora of smaller furry and feathered creatures. Evening temperatures were in the 40’s and daytime highs ran into the upper 70’s. The food was plentiful and included many tasty treats so in spite of the hard work no on lost any weight.
orado mountains to the north. At 10,000 feet altitude this area is plenty high enough to provide a mountain top experience. Wildlife sightings included, 4-elk, 2-mule deer, and a plethora of smaller furry and feathered creatures. Evening temperatures were in the 40’s and daytime highs ran into the upper 70’s. The food was plentiful and included many tasty treats so in spite of the hard work no on lost any weight.
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