Pinyon and juniper cover this mountain as they do all the foothills of the Sangres. Excellent views of the entire Taos Valley are to be had from here.
Mountain Biking Taos Area provided by Sarah Bennett Alley & Bruce Grubbs, "Mountain Biking New Mexico," Falcon Publishing
The Carson National Forest map shows this route, but without much detail. Use the USGS 7.5-minute quad for Taos.
Aerobic Level: Strenuous; Technical difficulty: Difficult
Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District