by Melanie McManus | Sep 21, 2023 | Continental Divide 2022 - ?, Trail Journals
I thought today’s hike to Jones Canyon Spring would be a walk in the park. After all, I’d start out full of water and only be hiking about 15 miles (24.1 km), compared to yesterday’s 22 (35.4 km). Ha! So I let myself sleep in until 6:30. It had been quite windy from...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 22, 2023 | Continental Divide 2022 - ?, Trail Journals
I woke up stoked for the hike into Cuba. It was another short day and the last several miles were on the road. It would be a breeze! The hike began with a long, gradual downhill, but a mesa loomed ahead. I was sure I’d have to climb it, as I knew I had one big climb...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 23, 2023 | Continental Divide 2022 - ?, Trail Journals
So today’s hike to “outside Cuba” is kind of a joke. Last night I stayed at the Chaco Lodge Hacienda, a small B&B operated by Denny Herrera, the same guy who owns the Phillips66 in town. The gas station, by the way, has an enormous New Mexican food menu and has...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 24, 2023 | Continental Divide 2022 - ?, Trail Journals
Today’s hike to Bear Creek was … a bear (sorry). And this is despite yesterday’s (mostly) zero day. But yesterday wasn’t an easy zero day. I walked about 7 miles (11.3 km) in and out of Cuba, plus drove with Ed for nearly six hours down to Silver City. It was...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 25, 2023 | Continental Divide 2022 - ?, Trail Journals
The trek to Sapillo Creek was a day from hell. Sorry to say that, but it’s true. This was day two of our hike along the much-acclaimed Gila River Alternate, said to be stunning. Yesterday, as you read, the trail was anything but. So we thought today was the day for...
