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Solo Backpacking Trip To Truchas Peak
On August 26-27, 2016, I made a solo overnight trip to the Pecos Wilderness to hike South Truchas Peak. I used the Jack's Creek Trailhead and camped at Pecos Baldy Lake. Did not see anyone else on the hike until the second day and only after returning to camp from Truchas Peak. Had beautiful weather for the summit. I loved Trailrider's Wall.
Jack's Creek Trailhead
Hiking Companion
View of Pecos Baldy and East Pecos Baldy, about 3 miles from trailhead
The trail took me through a large burn area on the slopes of Pecos Baldy.
Pecos Baldy Sunrise
Trailriders Wall
Thought all the large cairns on Trailriders Wall were interesting. A lot of effort went into them.
Nearing the peak from the south
The trail ends at this junction on the southern slopes of the peak
Jose Vigil Lake from slopes of South Truchas peak
Summit View of Medio and North Truchas Peaks. Truchas Lake below to the right.
Looking south from near the summit at the approach.