Cabezon Peak towers 2000 feet above the Rio Puerco Valley. This volcanic plug is the remnant of the core of a volcano - like Shiprock. Appearing impregnable, Cabezon can nonetheless be ascended by the intrepid mountaineer who follows the hidden route that wends its way through a crack in the plug's defenses. Said mountaineer must be able to execute a couple of fourth class maneuvers in pursuit of the summit.
Read here for more information about the Rio Puerco volcanic plugs. http://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/volcanoes/rio-puercocabezon-volcanic-necks
Members who would like to participate should contact Evan. We will depart Sullivan Field at 8 AM and drive ninety miles (about two hours) on NM 4, US 550 and NM 279. Navigating the last mile of rutted dirt road is best performed in a high clearance vehicle or on foot.
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