technicolorNH - May 27, 2019 11:36 am Date Climbed: May 13, 2019
Part trail, part bushwhack
My Honda Civic was only capable of going just past the forest service boundary so I had to walk to the Johnnie Canyon TH from there. The trail was vague in spots and disappeared altogether after a couple of miles so I bushwhacked directly up the lower part of the C (visible on the topo map) to gain the ridge, then went north and joined onto the now visible trail for the remainder of the climb. Not a lot of names in the summit register, although some of the ones I saw were recognizable from this website. For the way down I chose to walk out via the trail on the ridge towards the cell phone towers, with a final bushwhack down a valley to link onto 441 so I could walk out via the dirt road. It was an interesting 9 hour day.
Brian Kalet - Feb 2, 2018 12:13 pm Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2016
3 Peaks
With "Palko Peak" & Padilla Point.
bnmchone - Feb 29, 2016 3:28 am Date Climbed: Feb 27, 2016
Carrizo Winter Climb
There was unexpected snow in Johnnie Canyon that made the ascent slower, but still doable. Would recommend snowshoes for those coming in possible snowy conditions as the canyon fills up with snow and the heavily wooded nature of the canyon prevents it from melting off as fast as that found in the rest of the area. Following the canyon until the trail starts switchbacking makes navigation easy at first, but you will want to bring a compass and a forest service map and take a pace count after reaching the subpeak just prior to the summit. This is to be sure you don't turn to cross west over the saddle from the subpeak to the main peak too early and end up having to gain back more altitude. It's about 400 yards south from the subpeak to the ideal crossing point. Perhaps this was only necessary for me because the trail was invisible due to snowfall... your mileage may vary.
Pewma - Nov 21, 2013 3:10 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2013
Route finding
This was an awesome hike and had some unique views of the surrounding peaks that you don't normally get to see. You definitely should have some route finding skills and a lot of the signs are old and broken.
eric-griz - Aug 1, 2012 7:06 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2012
Both summits
The trail was difficult to follow as there were plenty of washouts down below and fallen trees obscuring the path higher up. Also be aware that some signs are missing
surgent - Aug 14, 2007 3:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2007
Chased by storms
Started early and enjoyed the mountain all to myself. Hit summit - I visited both potential summit cairns (I think the northern one is higher) - but storms started building as I descended. Some lightning and thunder by the time I was in the trees and lower Johnnie Canyon. Nice peak!
lizrdboy - Feb 23, 2007 1:49 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2006
Nice
Another overlooked gem. It's good to know there are still places to fine solitude. I particularly enjoyed the local in town who would insisted we did climb it.
weeds19 - Oct 9, 2006 10:11 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2006
Great isolated hike!
We were looking for a hike with very little traffic, and this one fit the bill. We drove up from Las Cruces and thoroughly enjoyed the hike and a post hike meal at the Outpost in Carrizozo.
streeyyr - Jan 23, 2005 10:37 am Date Climbed: Oct 15, 1991
Carrizo Peak
An impressive mountain located off the beaten path.
technicolorNH - May 27, 2019 11:36 am Date Climbed: May 13, 2019
Part trail, part bushwhackMy Honda Civic was only capable of going just past the forest service boundary so I had to walk to the Johnnie Canyon TH from there. The trail was vague in spots and disappeared altogether after a couple of miles so I bushwhacked directly up the lower part of the C (visible on the topo map) to gain the ridge, then went north and joined onto the now visible trail for the remainder of the climb. Not a lot of names in the summit register, although some of the ones I saw were recognizable from this website. For the way down I chose to walk out via the trail on the ridge towards the cell phone towers, with a final bushwhack down a valley to link onto 441 so I could walk out via the dirt road. It was an interesting 9 hour day.
Brian Kalet - Feb 2, 2018 12:13 pm Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2016
3 PeaksWith "Palko Peak" & Padilla Point.
bnmchone - Feb 29, 2016 3:28 am Date Climbed: Feb 27, 2016
Carrizo Winter ClimbThere was unexpected snow in Johnnie Canyon that made the ascent slower, but still doable. Would recommend snowshoes for those coming in possible snowy conditions as the canyon fills up with snow and the heavily wooded nature of the canyon prevents it from melting off as fast as that found in the rest of the area. Following the canyon until the trail starts switchbacking makes navigation easy at first, but you will want to bring a compass and a forest service map and take a pace count after reaching the subpeak just prior to the summit. This is to be sure you don't turn to cross west over the saddle from the subpeak to the main peak too early and end up having to gain back more altitude. It's about 400 yards south from the subpeak to the ideal crossing point. Perhaps this was only necessary for me because the trail was invisible due to snowfall... your mileage may vary.
Pewma - Nov 21, 2013 3:10 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2013
Route findingThis was an awesome hike and had some unique views of the surrounding peaks that you don't normally get to see. You definitely should have some route finding skills and a lot of the signs are old and broken.
eric-griz - Aug 1, 2012 7:06 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2012
Both summitsThe trail was difficult to follow as there were plenty of washouts down below and fallen trees obscuring the path higher up. Also be aware that some signs are missing
surgent - Aug 14, 2007 3:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2007
Chased by stormsStarted early and enjoyed the mountain all to myself. Hit summit - I visited both potential summit cairns (I think the northern one is higher) - but storms started building as I descended. Some lightning and thunder by the time I was in the trees and lower Johnnie Canyon. Nice peak!
lizrdboy - Feb 23, 2007 1:49 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2006
NiceAnother overlooked gem. It's good to know there are still places to fine solitude. I particularly enjoyed the local in town who would insisted we did climb it.
weeds19 - Oct 9, 2006 10:11 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2006
Great isolated hike!We were looking for a hike with very little traffic, and this one fit the bill. We drove up from Las Cruces and thoroughly enjoyed the hike and a post hike meal at the Outpost in Carrizozo.
streeyyr - Jan 23, 2005 10:37 am Date Climbed: Oct 15, 1991
Carrizo PeakAn impressive mountain located off the beaten path.