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Trailhead and parking area.
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The blue blazes help designate the trail.
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Signs also keep hikers on track.
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The first look to the southwest above tree line.
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Another view above tree line.
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The trail follows this open valley after about 2 miles.
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Stunning views around the 2-mile mark.
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Another view to the south.
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There is a trail register located at the back of this summit sign.
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View of Mount Taylor's caldera. From the summit it is easy to tell that this is an inactive volcano
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View to the southeast.
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View to the northeast.
Blaine Hoppenrath
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The geological marker.