254-101
Location: 35.8128700256348, -105.780899047852
Trail 254 follows forested contour line as it gradually descends and then climbs back up to Ravenâ??s ridge before its final steep drop to SF Ski Basin parking lot.
254-160
Location: 35.8124389648438, -105.767601013184
Follow trail #254 as it bounces a well-worn path across rocky drainages.
254-403
Location: 35.8072319030762, -105.799499511719
Gradual climb through dense forest.
Lake Peak Turn
Location: 35.810791015625, -105.75350189209
Follow trail #254 as it snakes slightly down hill through thick forest before reaching Puerto Nambe.
LT05-6
Location: 35.8185691833496, -105.738502502441
This is a heavily used area. Camp well away from the lake and out of the basin.
Puert Nambe
Location: 35.8136291503906, -105.760696411133
This large open area is the â??portalâ? to this part of the wilderness. Many adventures are launched from this area. Santa Fe Baldy is a popular local destination peak that towers above you to the north.
Santa Fe Ski Basin Parking Lot
Location: 35.7957992553711, -105.804702758789
The terminus point of your traverse. There is a pay phone up at the lodge that you can call from for a ride back to the â??real worldâ?. If the phone is out of order, this is a heavily traveled area and somebody s/b willing to loan you a cell phone. This
Spirit Lake
Location: 35.8175582885742, -105.739196777344
A nice walk around the lake will reveal beautiful aspect.
251-254
Location: 35.825080871582, -105.735397338867
Trail #251 makes a steep climb to Lake Katherine, but for this hike, follow #254 for and easy gradual climb to Spirit Lake.
251-257
Location: 35.8466110229492, -105.720901489258
Steep climb to Lake Johnson is well worth the visit, but you may want to save it for another time.
251-271
Location: 35.8322601318359, -105.719703674316
Follow trail 251 past large meadow as it gently climbs up to Stewart Lake.
251-283
Location: 35.8239212036133, -105.727096557617
Follow trail #251 as it begins a steep rocky ascent along a roaring creek.
251-288
Location: 35.860969543457, -105.71070098877
Short hike out of HT meadow climbs steeply then drops in to Cave Creek via trail that tops out in open grassy area.
LT05-5
Location: 35.8605690002441, -105.711700439453
Small camping area sits on lush shelf along spring fed tributary of Cave Creek.
STEWCP
Location: 35.8306617736816, -105.72200012207
Trail pass over wooden bridge near small mucky pond.
STEWLK
Location: 35.8312492370606, -105.724296569824
Stewart Lake is a short detour from the main trail and offers a good lunch or rest spot.
251-256
Location: 35.8922309875488, -105.663803100586
Gradually descend through thick forest cover to lower warmer elevations.
251-275
Location: 35.9091415405273, -105.651397705078
You may want to take time to summit Pecos Baldy.
HT Meadow
Location: 35.8782081604004, -105.710296630859
Follow trail through large grassy meadow lined with aspen and pine groves. On a warm day you may want to take time to nap in the warm meadow or choose to spend the night here.
LT05-4
Location: 35.9080200195312, -105.644096374512
Follow old Jackâ??s Creek trail down to large open camping area. Locate convenient spring for easy water source.
Panchuela Creek
Location: 35.8822402954102, -105.685997009277
Arrive in lush creek basin via trail strewn with downfall. Continue up unbelievably steep trail as you head on to Horsethief Meadow.
PB View
Location: 35.909309387207, -105.651298522949
Follow steep trail to saddle above lake for great views.
24-249
Location: 35.9070701599121, -105.598899841309
Follow trail #249 as it climbs a steep hill out of Beattyâ??s. You may want to take time to visit the FS cabin, but do not mistake it for the original Beattyâ??s Cabin.
24-25 trail intersection
Location: 35.9079704284668, -105.59839630127
Entering Beatty Flats multiple trails can be confusing to follow.
259 @ Creek
Location: 35.8870811462402, -105.634300231934
Trail #259 can be confusing to follow along this creek.
259-245
Location: 35.9084396362305, -105.603202819824
Follow trail 259 as it begins a steep ascent out of Beattyâ??s through marshy grasses and eroded trails.
259-257
Location: 35.8858489990234, -105.635101318359
Take trail #257 as it parallels Jackâ??s Creek on a gradual ascent through thick forest to Pecos Baldy Lake.
Trail 26
Location: 35.8858604431152, -105.629402160645
Trail #26 branches off in a small meadow, but actual trail is difficult to spot. Remain on 259.
LT05-3
Location: 35.9087905883789, -105.600601196289
There is a small hunterâ??s camp just off trail. A small water flow can sometimes be found on the western part of the small opening where the hunters have made a good size camp. If you choose to filter from this water make sure to use a good pre-filter.
24 Intersection #1
Location: 35.9373588562012, -105.564903259277
Follow trail #24 through mixed conifer and small grassy meadows that follow a high contour above the Pecos River.
24 Intersecton #2
Location: 35.9368209838867, -105.567596435547
Follow trail #24 as it drops to warmer elevations in Beatty Flats.
456-239 Intersection
Location: 35.9375686645508, -105.558700561523
Leave trail 456 and follow 239. Take time for a side trip to Pecos Falls.
Cross trail 251
Location: 35.9638404846191, -105.530296325684
Trails on the ridge are faint to non-existent. Pick easiest way down ridge and start looking for trail as you drop in to lush Pecos headwaters.
Fence Crossing
Location: 35.9576988220215, -105.541198730469
Cross-river and fence in to grassy valley. Several good places to camp here.
Pecos River
Location: 35.9581184387207, -105.540802001953
Trails on the ridge are faint to non-existent. Pick easiest way down ridge and start looking for trail as you drop in to lush Pecos headwaters.
Trail 266 turn
Location: 35.9952812194824, -105.52320098877
Trail 266 turn
Trail 289 Intersection
Location: 35.9867782592773, -105.526802062988
Trail 289 Intersection
Middle Fork Lake
Location: 35.9917297363281, -105.528396606445
Smaller lake basin surrounded by brushy vegetation.
Horseshoe Lake
Location: 36.019660949707, -105.534103393555
A magnificent spot for lunch. Faint trail leaves south of lake bowl above tree line towards North Fork Lake.
Intersect Trail 269
Location: 36.014778137207, -105.523300170898
Faint trails merge with 269. Follow 269 to NF Lake.
North Fork Lake
Location: 36.0114593505859, -105.525497436523
Barren lake basin gives way to smaller forested areas. Find camp spot outside of lake basin.
Trail 19 TH
Location: 36.0577812194824, -105.500701904297
This hike is a one-way trip, so you need to get dropped off at the TH.
Begin steep ascent up eroded trails towards Serpent Lake.
Serpent Lake Turn
Location: 36.043270111084, -105.540199279785
Follow trail past this turn look for small cairn marking hard to follow trail to HS Lake. Refer to Horseshoe Lake Trip Report for more hints.
Wilderness Boundary
Location: 36.0459098815918, -105.533798217773
Trail begins to top out and flatten slightly as you enter "home" for the week.
Horseshoe Lake
Location: 36.0196876525879, -105.534950256348
Storm clouds brew above HS Lake.
North Fork Lake
Location: 36.0109329223633, -105.525527954102
Rain subsides at North Fork Lake.
Middle Fork Lake
Location: 35.9914131164551, -105.528457641602
A sunny morning over Middle Fork Lake.
Pecos Headwaters
Location: 35.9578323364258, -105.540679931641
The Pecos River is just a trickle this far up the mountain.
Beatty's
Location: 35.9118804931641, -105.595436096191
Dropping down in to Beatty’s.
Pecos Baldy View
Location: 35.9096260070801, -105.651657104492
Reaching the saddle above Pecos Baldy Lake yields panoramic views. You may even run in to a few Big Horn Sheep if you are lucky.
Stewart Lake
Location: 35.8310508728027, -105.724433898926
A nice spot for a snack break.
Spirit Lake
Location: 35.8177719116211, -105.741256713867
A walk around the rim of the lake will add perspective to its hidden beauty.
Trail #251
Location: 35.966724395752, -105.524337768555
Trail becomes faint above tree line.
View from divide
Location: 35.9666519165039, -105.52555847168
Locating trail along this stretch is tough. Follow drainage down best you can.
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