Portal, AZ - Rodeo, NM

Hike report for Thursday, May 13, 2021:

Molly and seven hikers met this week – a better turnout than last Thursday! 

We decided to hike over to Centella Point and enjoy the recently worked trail. There were many trees down across the trail that now have been cleared, and it is in beautiful condition.  

Thank you to the trail crew! 

We parked at Rustler Park and hiked up the Long Park road.   Two of the hikers took the old side road that goes past the sawmill site (some call this “the Old Telephone Line Trail”).  They had to navigate many fallen trees on this stretch, including an enormous aspen that we have admired for many years.  We all met up at Long Park, and continued to Centella Point, which was a new destination for several people.  One of our group found out that “centella” is one of the words for “spark” in Spanish. 

It was a very pleasant day to hike:  cool with a nice breeze most of the day – no sparks.  The high elevation birds were singing – Red-faced and Olive Warblers, Mexican Chickadees, etc.  The springs we passed were both pretty dry – a puddle at each one.  Still, the aspen are leafing out a beautiful spring green, and we saw many lupines and other wildflowers despite the parched conditions.  We had the whole high country to ourselves – saw no other hikers!  We came back along the Crest trail past Bootlegger saddle and back down into Rustler Park – about 8.5 miles total. 

Next week, meet at Silver Peak trailhead (8 AZ time, 9 NM) to carpool & hike up East Turkey Creek to the waterfall.  There is no trail, so some bushwhacking involved.  

hike report from Elaine

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