Portal, AZ - Rodeo, NM

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Hike report, 11/7/24, Devil’s Canyon trail:

We usually hike this one on Halloween week and in costume for the group photo (how many years ago was this?) 









 


As you can see from today’s photo, we’re scary enough without costumes:








 




It was a beautiful day:  crisp and clear, warm enough in the sun, but a cold breeze to remind us that it is November. 









   

This is a designated USFS trail needing some maintenance like many others.  We encountered a lot of overgrown catclaw and some bad erosion in steep sections, carving the trail a couple of feet deep (it may need to be re-routed with switchbacks).  The climb from the trailhead to Bruno Saddle is about 750 ft elevation gain.   

One hiker stayed at the saddle, and the rest of us went on to a favorite rock outcrop following cattle trails and spotting an occasional rock cairn.










  

We got back to the vehicles early enough to make a stop at the Fort Rucker historical site (one hiker had never been there).  The old Camp Rucker buildings are in ruins, but some buildings are in remarkably good condition (with some restoration) and there are excellent interpretive signs along the paths through the Camp. 







 

   

There are also some more modern buildings built by subsequent owners/ranchers.  The interesting history and a beautiful setting make this site well worth a visit.










  


Next week, we’ll hike up the South Fork of Cave Creek to see if the Big-tooth Maples have turned.  Here’s a photo from last November 2023:










 

Some of us will add a hike up the Burro trail to bring down some trash, but others can hike up the South Fork as far or as little as they wish.  Most of our hikes allow people to return when they want to as long as transportation is arranged.  

Meet at the South Fork berm at 9 AM (both States) - bring lunch, water, warm clothing, sun protection and a camera! 

 

Photos from Eskild & Elaine, report by Elaine 

 

  

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Hike For November 14 - South Fork To See Big-Tooth Maples In Fall Color

Meet: South Fork Berm at 9:00 am

Carol Simon  (520) 558-2433  casimon@vtc.net 

Elaine Moisan (520)558-5204 emoisan2011@hotmail.com

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