Itinerary 1

Challenging        58 miles

Hiking time: 33:50

 

Day 7 Details

Comanche Creek to Apache Springs

6.3 miles                Time: 3:29

Gain: 1,369 ft         Loss: 1,585 ft

 

An up and down (roughly equal elevation gain and loss) day with an excellent trail-building conservation project along the way.

Head south from Comanche Creek and bear west after about 1-3/4 miles to Crooked Creek. Investigate homesteading, then continue along the pleasant Crooked Creek valley.

Just over 1/2 mile from the homestead, bear south along the ranch boundary and do your conservation project near Bear Creek source. Make sure you plan for 3 hours of conservation work (or plan to do it on your layover day, tomorrow). Continue downhill and south to Apache Springs where you will pick up food and have a layover.

 

Destination Info

Apache Springs is a staffed camp with excellent water, 3D archery, sweat lodge, and information about Jicarilla Apache life. This is your layover camp, so you get 2 days at Apache Springs.

 

Activities Enroute

Homesteading at Crooked Creek.

Conservation near the source of Bear Creek. Note conservation projects are generally available only at specific times in the morning and afternoon - plan your hike accordingly. Check at logistics and again at Crooked Creek for times.