Levi Borunda

Levi Borunda

Backpack the Vacas Trail Loop

10/11/16

My 12 year-old son and I backpacked this trip, though we walked about 5 miles beyond the prescribed hike, staying close to the Rio Las Vacas. We encountered some elk (and elk hunters), and we found the trip in to be relaxing. However, we walked out on the Palomas trail and ended up walking over the Damian Trail pass, which is very, very steep in parts, making the hike a very challenging journey. I don't recommend going this way unless you're up for a vertical climb. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves, but we went in the second week of October, and it was very cold at night, even with 15 degree down bags and a Big Agnes tent. Make this trip if you can!

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