Backpacking the Pecos Wilderness

Backpacking the Pecos Wilderness. July 2017
We spent 5 days backpacking in the Pecos Wilderness, part of the Santa Fe National Forest and Carson National Forest.
Hiking around 30+ miles, we made a loop starting at Jack's Creek trail head.
The first day we hiked to Pecos Baldy lake. We decided to make the most of it and spent the next day there as well. We attempted to summit East Pecos Baldy, but tried going up the more difficult side. It turned out okay in the end as we found a small group of big horn sheep.
On day 3, we hiked across to the Pecos Falls area and found a spot to sleep for the night.
The morning of the 4th day we hike down to the falls before heading towards Beatty's cabin area to have lunch. After that we hiked past Noisy Brook a little ways and made camp.
Day 5 was spent reminiscing on the last few days as we enjoyed the vistas back towards the car.
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[@billfisher3266]

The look on her face at 21:52 was priceless, lol. It seemed she was thinking, "this was our vacation?" We went in for an 18 mile hike from the santa barbara campground and had one of my llamas. He carried 80 lbs and we each carried 35 lbs. We to a trail and climbed 5 1/2 miles the first day. We got a late start and had to sleep right on the trail. Ill be back to the wilderness this fall but taking a nuch easier trail coming from Cowles.

[@timmerritt519]

I walked those trails with my Dad, Uncle, and cousins in the mid 80's. Great memories of fishing on Pecos Baldy Lake and walking the Skyline Trail. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@toddgray6274]

Great video, thanks for posting.

[@timothyeubanks32100]

Glad I found this video. I'll be up that way in three weeks for a 5 nighter solo. Using your video to scout the area. How many miles to Pecos baldy lake from Jack's Creek TH would you say?

[@backyardramblings]

+Tim Eubanks 6-7 miles. It's pretty much all up. A bit of flat area before you hit Jack's Creek, all in the sun though.

[@lothar1080]

I'll be there in a week, looks awesome. Where'd you guys drive from?

[@backyardramblings]

+Jacob Hernandez Fort Worth area. Spent the night in Amarillo.

[@clownpaws]

Planning to try and hike either the Rio Santa Barbara Trail/Middle Fork Trail Loop or the Trampas Lake Trail in late March? Think those would be passable for a good 4-5 day hike in late March?

[@backyardramblings]

Never hiked those trails. I don't think it would be a problem though.

[@Chalverus]

late March too early-or bring snowshoes

[@firedupoutdoors]

You likely won't be able to make it in late March. Still too much snow. I've been in Mid May when there was still quite a bit of snow.