La Leña South Loop – Cabezon
Wed, 2025-03-05 @ 8:30 AM
Highlights: Spectacular views of the Rio Puerco Valley, Cabezon Peak and various rock formations, some with odd eggshell forms and hollows or pits in them and some “mushroom” rocks.
Cautions: Most of hike off trail. Bring hiking poles for steep sections. There are 2 under or over crossings of barbed wire fences.
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Hike Leader(s): Marilyn Warrant
Van Driver(s): Paul Cheng
Hike Class: C (Challenging)
Hike Distance: 6.5 mi
Min Elevation: 6260 ft
Elevation Change: 376 ft
Total Uphill: 730 ft
Total Downhill: 730 ft
Avg Grade: 5%
Route Type: CCW Loop
Travel Time 1W: 1:45
Travel Distance RT: 150 mi
Times: We will meet at 8:30 AM and leave at 8:45 AM
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