West Spanish Peak Trail to Summit

This trail starts out through meadows and forest as it gradually climbs to the base of the West Spanish Peak. There are various points to stop along the way and enjoy wonderful views of the landscape surrounding the peak. There are wildflowers along the way. Beware, we did come across a black bear looking at us on the trail. I yelled "hey bear" loudly and it quickly ran away. The climb up the face of the Spanish Peak is steep and rocky. Be careful when placing your feet; the rocks are unstable and will move and slide under foot. The trail can be hard to find at times. Keep an eye out for the next cairn and head in that direction. The views as you ascend the peak are spectacular, with views of the rock wall "dikes" spreading out like fingers from the base of the peak. The views from the top of the peak are, again, spectacular. The beauty of the East Spanish Peak can be seen from there. There are views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range.

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