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Ascent to 6825 in 1978

Climber: Clay Mills

Others in Party:

Calvin Lashway

Date:

1978

Ascent Type:

No Summit Goal

Place:

6825

Elevation:

2080 m / 6825 ft

Ascent Trip Report

We traveled by car to Aguirre Springs Campground on the east slope of the Organ Mountains approximately 15 miles east of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

From the campground we ascended to a saddle between 2 peaks (unnamed) of the Organ Mountains. The slope was extremely steep and the climb was a full-scale scramble through loose rock, prickly pear cactus, yucca, cholla, and occasional ocotillo--a true southwestern desert environment. At the base of the rocky peaks were some few scattered pines. Then on through large boulders to the saddle top.

We reached our goal in about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. We sat on the saddle watching the afternoon sun sink toward the flat horizon west of the Rio Grande for about 45 minutes and then proceeded back down the same way.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

337 m / 1105 ft

Elevation Loss:

337 m / 1105 ft

Quality:

6 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Unmaintained Trail, Exposed Scramble

Weather:

Pleasant, Calm, Clear

Ascent Statistics

Elevation Gain:

337 m / 1105 ft

Distance:

2 km / 1.2 mi

Route:

Pine Tree Trail

Trailhead:

Aguirre Springs Campground 1743 m / 5720 ft

Time Up:

1 Hours 30 Minutes

Descent Statistics

Elevation Loss:

337 m / 1105 ft

Route:

Pine Tree Trail

Trailhead:

Aguirre Springs Campground 1743 m / 5720 ft

Time Down:

1 Hours

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