Valerie NortonFeb 15, 2024

More of the grandeur of erosive forces in the Monte Cristo Range, but this time with sunlight!

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Monte Cristo Canyons

Tonopah BLM. Out to see the masterful erosion chutes that are canyons along the south edge of the Monte Cristo Range.

Valerie NortonFeb 13, 2024

A hike to see a striking, but rather short, peak. Then on to a taller, but not so striking, peak. The geology of the Esmeralda Formation (I think) dominates interesting patches along the way.

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Castle Peak and Norman Benchmark

Tonopah BLM. Excursion out to see a striking, but short peak followed by a tall, but not particularly striking peak. Good canyons, though.