Hawk Watch Trail, Sandia Mountains, 1/1/2012

This is an easy hike close to our home. We have done it many times but never tire of its beauty. The trail is named after Hawk Watch International because this is where the organization sets up camp every year from February 22 thru May 5 to count and bank migratory birds. The hike starts from Three Gun Trail into Three Gun Spring Canyon and then takes off east toward the saddle of the ridge.

Passage from the canyon over the east side of the ridge.

View of the crest.

We did this hike with our friends Katy and Marlin. And below, our lunch stop.