(nr La Cueva NM)
After a few days, I moved to another boondocking camp in the Jémez Mountains. Research showed that there were some interesting Tent Rocks nearby. So, when Tardis was set up, I hiked up the road to find them. Just over 3/4 of a mile there was a sharp turn where the rock formations could be seen, with some effort.
Jémez Tent Rocks
Since I was above them, atop the cliff, getting a good view was rather difficult. I rock crawled, grabbed tree branches, and laid on my belly to get a few photos. Some spots were a bit precarious, and called into question my sanity. In the second photo, the tree on the left was clinging to the edge; and so was I.
From the Cliff Edge
Close Up of Tent
There were other shaped rocks too. Perhaps in the early stages of becoming tents. Trees were surprisingly growing in and around the rocks. Far below was a gravel road. But, I believe it was on private property.
A Different Group
View at the Top
After escaping, without plunging to my end, I took a trail through the forest on the return to camp. It was a more pleasant way, and mostly paralleled the road.
Camp: Santa Fe NF-School House Rd boondock
Scene: Cliff, rock formations
Thank you for another good tour.
Another hidden gem.
Hi Pleinguy. I can so identify with the desire to get a good picture but at the expense of safety. Be careful… But we appreciate the beautiful pictures – worth a calculated risk! Don’t fall to your end out there though… I’ve seen too many of those things on the Road Runner cartoons! — Brad, the Van Trekker
I agree with all your comments; not ready to hang it up yet.