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Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
View of the Organ Mountains and the trail. The trail is well maintained.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Dripping Springs is at the base of the mountains in the center.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
A fire leaves the land mostly barren while plants begin to return to the area.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
The livery of the Von Patten mountain camp.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Von Patten Mountain Camp Hotel.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
The plant life in the foreground with the old hotel in the background.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
The springs in March. The Best time to see the springs flowing is in monsoon season from July through August.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
View looking west when returning to the trailhead.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Another view of the trail.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
View of some interesting rock formations around the Dripping Springs Visitor Center operated by the BLM.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
View returning from the trailhead of the Organ Mountains to the northeast.