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Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife
The area is generally open from 8:00 a.m. until sunset during spring, summer and fall; winter hours vary according to weather conditions.
Overview
Each of these three loops offers up a slightly different character on this hike. Starting out with an easy going ascent through piñon pines, you then start a rough climb to a narrow mountain pass on the second loop. Mountain views to the north are spectacular before descending back down to the common intersection. Lastly there is the corkscrew like climb up and around the flanks of Gomez Peak. Views of the surrounding area are unobstructed as you wrap around the peak. Finally you return to the well maintained loop that leads back to the trailhead.
Need to Know
Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery is a great place to for a post hike beer and something to eat.
Description
Begin at the Gomez Peak Trailhead. All intersections are posted with a number and reference map. Ascend the northern leg of the
Pinon Loop Trail passing markers 2 and 3 on your way to an obvious junction of trails at marker 4. Turn north onto the
Mountain Loop Trail and take a sharp left (southwest) at marker 9 to hike in a clockwise manner. Reach the pass at marker 10 and head down the northern side to begin the descent back to the junction of trails. Pass marker 11 and remain on the
Mountain Loop Trail until back at marker 4. Continue straight on through, directly south, to reach marker 5 and the
Angel Loop Trail. Take a right turn (southwest) and hike the trail in a counterclockwise direction. Pass marker 6, continuing on the
Angel Loop Trail to return to marker 5. Take a sharp right (northeast) to return to the second leg of the
Pinon Loop Trail for the descent back to the trailhead. Pass marker 1 following a sharp turn to the north returning to the trailhead.
Contacts
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Matt Hage
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