Topic

Sangre de Cristo mountains

This topic is empty.

Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)

Author

Posts
Apr 12, 2013 at 8:38 am #1301619

Erik Dietz
BPL Member

@erikdtz

I have an uncle who lives in Albuquerque, NM and it looks like I'll be visiting him in early August. He mentioned the Sangre de Christo mountains as somewhere I could go backpacking for a few days. Since I have no experience outside of CA I'm looking for some trails, websites, info or books that I should check out. I'm looking for a 2-4 day, 20-40 mile trip.

Thanks!
Erik

Apr 12, 2013 at 9:35 am #1975793

Paul Magnanti
BPL Member

@paulmags
Locale: Colorado Plateau

THe Pecos Wilderness is where it is at.

13k ft mtns, above treeline, alpine lakes, big horn sheep and plenty of places that feel isolated.

This is a nice loop I did two years ago that is about the right mileage for what you want:
http://www.pmags.com/enchantment-in-the-sangres-backpacking-in-the-pecos-wilderness-new-mexico

If you are into off-trail hiking, this is "only" 20 miles, but can be challenging due to the off-trail travel:
http://www.pmags.com/return-to-the-pecos-backpacking-in-the-land-of-enchantment
Author

Posts

Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.

Loading...