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| Bull Creek Trail   | 
| Page Type: Route Location: New Mexico, United States, North America Lat/Lon: 36.78060°N / 105.5086°W Route Type: Hike/Scramble Time Required: Half a day Difficulty: Class 1
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| Page By: truchas Created/Edited: Aug 20, 2005 / Aug 20, 2005 Object ID: 166392 Hits: 698 Loading... Page Score: 85.84% - 1 Votes Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
Approach
Start from the Cabresto Lake Trailhead. See the Main Page for instructions on how to get to Cabresto Lake.
Overview
This is the most painless way to reach the summit, but is longer than the Cabresto Lake Direct Route. The first 2.5 miles are easy with a gradual incline. After turning on the Bull Creek Trail the incline is quite steep for a trail but nice nonetheless. The trail crosses Bull Creek twice but won't be difficult to cross unless you are there at the height of the meltoff.
Route Description
Total elevation gain for this route is approx. 3300 ft.
Total round trip distance: 13 miles
 
From the trailhead (Trail No. 82, Lake Fork Trail. ), hike approximately two and one-half miles towards Hart Lake, then turn left on the Bull Creek Trail (Trail #85). Hike 4 miles up a sometimes steep but suprisingly nice trail. Cairns will lead you through one meadow where the trail disappears. As you are approaching the ridge above the last meadow, the trail will split. Take the left fork and proceed up the ridge towards Mt. Questa.
Before getting to the base of Mt. Questa, take a right turn towards Cabresto and its long ridge. Hike directly on the ridge for about 1/4 mile to the summit. There is a game/human trail along the ridge that in at least one place will skirt the very top of the ridge to the left to avoid losing and gaining elevation. The very top has two cairns separated by about 100 ft. According to the map, the furthest one is the true summit although they look about the same in elevation.
Essential Gear
Nothing more than a good pair of trail runners will be adequate for this trail. Avalanches and deep snow will be hazards in the winter.
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