R E P continued

You might notice in the photos that I am wearing my Garmin Forerunner. After the hike I transferred the data to my computer and then used Google Earth to create this image of our route and the terrain. You can see where we headed east up the mountains and then where we found the trail and headed more northeast. We got a late start that day and so turned around before reaching our summit - the plateau - so this hike is still on our list of things to do soon.

You can click on the image to enlarge it.


An excerpt from Day Hikes and Nature Walks
in the Las Cruces - El Paso Area
by Greg Magee

"This is a very strenuous hike of about 8 miles gaining over 3,000 feet of elevation. Though the first part of the hike follows a rough 4WD jeep trail, most of the route is off-trail, traversing rugged and steep terrain. Though not for those who suffer from fear of heights, your reward is great if you do make it to the top of Rabbit Ears Plateau. The panoramic views from the peak are spectacular. The wildflower display along the route can also be impressive, especially in the Fall."