We started down towards the valley (as seen above), but quickly realized we should stop after our 3+ mile earlier hike to the trestle at 8600.' Looking forward to this descent into the valley soon though!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Mexican Canyon
We are all enjoying the company of one another again and have already mapped out plenty of things to do since we are not here very long. Thankfully, we have begun exploring some of the more interesting places near Alamogordo to include Mexican Canyon Trestle. This old train trestle has been recently restored, but was built back in 1899 and used through 1947!! The 65 degree clear sky provided perfect hiking weather to find critters while experiencing a new, desert-type environment high above the White Sands of SE New Mexico.
This guy was actually caught by Trinity...by far the coolest wild lizard I have seen captured!
The trestle view after a 1.2 mile hike.
Another great view just down the street from Mexican Canyon.
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I love those kind of hikes - rocks, exploring and having to watch your footing. Looks like fun - wish we were there too!! :)
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