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Trail 251, Skyline Trail-Part 2
Truchas Peaks to Cebolla Peak
 
Length: 12 Miles
Difficulty: Difficult
Use: Moderate
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Highest and Lowest Points: 11,920 feet and 9,800 feet
Trail Access: Consult map for trail junctions
USGS Maps: Cowles, Truchas Peak
Description:
From Horsethief Meadow, follow the trail east and downstream
along Horsethief Creek. After a half mile, the trail begins
to climb the hillside to the north. The trail climbs steeply
out of the canyon, reaches the top of a ridge, and drops quickly
into Panchuela Creek. Over the next one and-a-half miles the
trail climbs to the intersection with Rito
Perro Trail 256. Skyline Trail turns north and begins
the steep, rocky, and eroded climb to the top of the Pecos
Baldy ridge. The rocky trail then descends the north face
of the ridge to the lake and the junction with Jack's
Creek Trail 257.
From the junction with Jack's Creek Trail, Skyline Trail
continues north along Trailriders' Wall. This portion of the
trail should be avoided during lightning storms and severe
weather. After two and-a-half miles the trail begins a gradual
descent near the junction with Rio Medio Trail 155. The trail
continues north through the forest, passing obscure junctions
with South Azul Trail 255
and Chimayosos Trail 246.
After passing Truchas Lakes, the trail intersects Jack's Creek
Trail 257 at its northern end.
See Skyline Trail-Part 1,
Skyline Trail-Part 2, Skyline Trail-Part
3, Skyline Trail-Part 4,
Skyline Trail-Part 5
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Notes:
 This
trail is in the Pecos Wilderness. Motorized equipment and
mechanized transportation, including mountain bikes, hunter
carts, and chainsaws are prohibited.
Camp
at least 50 feet from the trail and at least 200 feet from
lakes. Use existing campsites and pack out your trash.
Hikers,
horsemen and horses must be in good physical condition and
acclimated to high altitudes. |
Warning:
Be prepared for cold and stormy weather and limited visibility
at any time of the year.
This section of trail does not recieve annual maintenance
and is subject to heavy tree fall. Much of this trail segment
is rocky and severely eroded.
Do not approach the bighorn sheep. |
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