Boiler Peak - Aldo Leopold Wilderness - June 4, 2001 - Member Trip Report
| Hike Name: | Boiler Peak - Aldo Leopold Wilderness |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | New Mexico |
| Trip Rating: |  |
| Trip Date: | June 4, 2001 |
| Duration: | 2 days |
| Trail Conditions: | Good |
| Trail Traffic: | None |
| Trip Weather: | Partly Sunny |
| Trip Winds: | Light |
| Trip Precipitation: | None |
| Trip Temperature: | High: 71-80, Low: 41-50 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Trip Report: | Day 1: We started from the huge boiler that gave Boiler Peak its name. Apparently this boiler ran a sawmill that provided lumber for the mining operations in the area during the late 1800's. From there we started North towards the highway we came in on. The canyons are steep and shady, and mines workings are everywhere. We made decent progress, and stopped for lunch by a great little stream. Bud the dog was having a fine old time, splashing around in the water and scaring the fish. After lunch, we moseyed toward the old Empire Mine area, where we could turn East and head toward the edge of the forest. The Empire was bigger than we expected, so we spent more time there than we had planned. As a result, we didn't camp until after 7:00, and had a late dinner followed by many cups of Bailey's and coffee. Crashed a little after 11:00 Day 2: Got an early start because we had some ground to make up. Headed South down the eastern face of the mountains, overlooking the ghost towns of Winston and Chloride. Saw several more large mining complexes, but our best discovery was a large cave with ancient petroglyphs on the walls. Spent about an hour checking out the cave, then headed South again. At Big Bear Canyon, we headed West toward the car. The sun was rapidly, and Bud decided his feet were too sore to walk anymore, so we wound up sharing carrying the dog for the last couple of miles. When we got to the ridge it got lighter again, since we were no longer in the dark shadows of the canyon. Bud had had a chance to rest by then, so he trudged on into the car, and we left for home about 7:15. Good trip overall. |
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