(nr Pie Town NM) Hiked out to see Monument Rock which reaches 8,541ft elevation. Round trip from camp was about 5 miles. It was the longest trek I’ve done in quite some time. And, my knees were complaining. Monument Rock During a prior visit there, I remained a goodly distance away from that rock pillar. […]
(Elephant Butte NM) The rock formation that provides the name for the town and the state park can’t be seen from the main entrance area. One needs to drive out of the park, and a few miles east to the Elephant Butte Dam site. From a spot overlooking the marina, the elephant shape can be […]
(nr Emory Pass NM) Entering Lower Gallinas Canyon there was a dramatic shift to rugged cliffs and massive rock formations. They came right to the edge of the road, so there was nowhere to stop until getting through the best. Coming out of an ‘S’ turn was a pull-out just big enough for Tardis. I […]