Jemez Rides June 2016
Day 6 - West of Crow Spring
Looking north at Mesa Venado
New forest fire in Paliza Canyon (center of image) They got this one under control quickly.
Starting down the long canyon
Tough climb up a side canyon
Over the saddle and down the other side
Pajarito Peak on the left
Almost back to the saddle
Another smokey view of the Sandias
Borrego Mesa east of Ponderosa The red area is the red rock area across from the visitors center. The Sandias are on the horizon.
Looking east
Heading to upper Deer Creek
Going down the steep narrow canyon at the top of Deer Creek
The trail down this canyon used to be rideable. Now, it's difficult to even hike it.
It's very overgrown, but worth the effort.
You can't get past the third waterfall without a rope.
On a side trip on a ridge south of Deer Creek
Looking north at Joaquin Mesa
Looking across Holiday, Virgin and Cat Mesas
Looking north at Holiday Mesa, Virgin Canyon, Virgin Mesa and Redondo Peak
Holiday Mesa, Virgin Canyon, Virgin Mesa San Diego Canyon Cat Mesa, Redondo Peak, Peralta Ridge
Holiday Mesa, Guadalupita Mesa, Virgin Canyon, Virgin Mesa San Diego Canyon Cat Mesa, Peralta Ridge
Stable Mesa, Cebollita Canyon, Mesa Venado, Holiday Mesa,Virgin Canyon, Redondo Peak So many awesome places to ride
Mesa Guadalupita Cerro del Pino, Virgin Mesa
It's been another incredible day riding in the Jemez Mountains.