Only a few patches of snow on the trail at 8,500 feet.
Only 10 a.m. and it’s 65 degrees.
Only a hint of moisture on the breeze. Even that’s a mirage – a red flag warning begins soon.
Only a couple weeks into spring, and winter recedes into memory, faster than ever.
Hike: Tecolote Trail + Balsam Glade Nature Trail, 4-5-21
Hike length: 4 miles
Difficulty: moderate
Trail traffic: very light
Creatures seen/heard: chipmunks, vultures, crows, pinyon jays, Stellar’s jay, spotted towhees, dark-eyed junco, butterflies, squirrels
Woman Seeks Elevation 