Turkey Creek - White Mountain Wilderness - March 17, 2007 - Member Trip Report

Hike Name: Turkey Creek - White Mountain Wilderness
Country: United States
State: New Mexico
Trip Rating: 4 stars
Trip Date: March 17, 2007
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: 31-40 degrees Fahrenheit
Trip Report: Mike and I pulled up into the parking lot late Friday night. We had a quick dinner and hopped into the tents to crash. Bright and early Saturday morning, we shouldered packs and headed up the trail. Its a well marked and good trail, and we made decent time. Just after lunch we pulled up onto the ridgeline and found the crest trail. Selection of a camping spot soon followed, and we dropped tents and started to build a fire ring. We set up the cameras and tripod for a good series of sunset pics, and made lunch, along with coffee and Bailey's. A hearty dinner followed, along with more Bailey's. Sleep came soon after. Sunday morning brought a fairly early breakfast, and we started back down the trail to the car. Beautiful trip, and highly recommended.
<b>Looking West</b><br> From the crest trail looking out over the valley.
<b>Sprign in the High Country</b><br> Looking uphill past the springs towards the crest.
<b>Got my attention</b><br> When we came up onto the hill leading to the ridge, I thought this was a lonely grave. Turns out its a trail sign, it just looks odd from this angle.
<b>Headign Out</b><br> In March, expect to find snow over 8,500 feet. Here Mike leads out through one of the covered trail sections. We found spots on the trail as deep as 3 feet.

Hiker:

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