Picacho Peak - 4.10.2014

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The trailhead is located on the east side of Santa Fe, New Mexico... it starts from one of the Dale Ball Bike Trails parking areas.
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Barrel Cactus.
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Looking down on Santa Fe... and out to the Jemez Mountains.
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Seahawk fans on the summit of Picacho Peak (8577')... the Santa Fe Ski Area is in the distance.
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A horned lizard. This hike was 4.2 miles roundtrip, gaining 1250 feet of elevation.