Re: [Philmont]: Red Hills to Shaeffers Pass

I agree with Jason on this comment. The creek is a fabulous hike. We went
upstream to Black Mountain from North Uracca Camp. There were hundreds, if not
thousnads of small trout in this creek. They were everywhere. I also have
to agree that this was some of the best water on the ranch, even better than
Shaefer's Pass. The staff at Black Mountain was excellent, and went out of
their way to treat us like old friends.

Chas. Clifton
Scoutmaster -Troop 11
Port Neches, Texas
Advisor 708G2001
I used to a Bobwhite...SR-357, and then a Staffer...SR-439

Remember : We are in this program for the boys.......let them lead

In a message dated 7/5/2003 7:26:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
p2ranger@anvilgear.com writes:

> My favorite hike on the ranch (on the trails) is the North Fork Urraca
> going from Black Mountain Camp to the Shaeffers pass trail intersection (North
> Fork Urraca camp). Be aware that this can be a little more dangerous and
> challenging trail than others. There are approx. 53 stream crossings in the
> distance between the two points. I enjoy stream crossings as they give me a break
> from the humdrum of normal hiking. The increase in the number of stream
> crossings may increase your chances at a turned ankle (not much but a little). But
> in the end you'll be good at crossing streams and your awareness of your
> balance will have increased. Not to mention it is a really pretty hike. The North
> Fork Urraca also has in my humble opinion the best tasting water on the
> ranch (it feeds basecamp). If Shaeffers is dry, taking this route will give you
> the advantage of taking water with you up to Shaeffers at the end of the day.
> You will also get to do the really cool program at Black Mountain if you
>

Chas. Clifton
Scoutmaster -Troop 11
Port Neches, Texas
Advisor 708G2001
I used to a Bobwhite...SR-357, and then a Staffer...SR-439

Remember : We are in this program for the boys.......let them lead

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Received on Sun Jul 6 07:18:57 2003