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Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
Starting on Pino Trail in Elena Gallegos Open Space.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
In the wilderness area, beginning to climb on Pino Trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
Juniper and cactus are replaced by pines higher on the trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
Clouds breaking over the Sandia Crest.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
Gambel oak regenerating in a burned area.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
Getting closer to the crest on Pino Trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
Reaching a bit of snow in the higher elevations.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
A natural spring besides the trail provides an opportunity to fill a bottle.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
Switchbacks through a regenerating burn area.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
View over Albuquerque from high on the trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
Snow and foliage from an early fall storm.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
Snow and ice on the final stretch of trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
Panoramic view from the saddle at the top of the trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
Above a sea of clouds on the east side of the range.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
09/11/2020
Taking in the view at the top of Pino Trail.