Condition Report
East side of Sandias
Wednesday, 9 May 2007
Details:
  • Visited areas from Tree Spring Trailhead to Capulin Peak
  • Elevation range was 2600-2750 m (8500-9000 ft).

    Conditions:

  • The ground was moist, and there was still considerable hail left over from recent precipitation.
  • It appeared that, except for residual snowbanks in shady spots, most of the mountail is snow-free.

    Fungi:

  • Lots of fresh Auricularia and jelly fungi.

    Critters:

  • 3 bears (one at Tree Spring Trailhead, one farther up the trail, and another on Capulin Peak) and reports from other folks of a 4th. Lots of deer tracks, but nobody in them. Birds included jays, chickedees, and numerous juncos.
  • 2007 Hikes, Field Trips, & Condition Reports
    MycoWest.net/outings/2007/fr~759.htm
    dmw . 2007-05-10