Continental Divide Trail FR193 South Short – Mount Taylor
Wed, 2023-05-31 @ 8:15 AM
Highlights: Hike through forest of magnificent ponderosa pines. The ridge overlook provides beautiful views of the mountains and the vastness of the forest.
Cautions: Poles helpful but not necessary for those who do not use them. There are game trails and old trails in this area. Always look for cairns and/or CDT tree markers sometimes 200 feet up trail.
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Hike Leader(s): Connie Dennison
Van Driver(s): Michele Worm
Hike Class: C (Challenging)
Hike Distance: 6.3 mi
Min Elevation: 8460 ft
Elevation Change: 584 ft
Total Uphill: 917 ft
Total Downhill: 917 ft
Avg Grade: 4%
Route Type: InOut
Travel Time 1W: 1:45
Travel Distance RT: 197 mi
Times: We will meet at 8:15 AM and leave at 8:30 AM
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