Your hike begins at the La Luz trail head (N 35° 13.188' W
106° 28.844'). The cache is in a coffee can with a white lid on
a jutting rock formation 2.71 miles (around 8400 ft altitude) up
the trail.
BEWARE OF CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS! During the summer it can
be very hot and you will need plenty of water. Summer also brings
afternoon monsoons with plenty of lightning! As this cache is on an
outcrop of rock, searching during a lightning storm is out of the
question. During winter, snow and ice may not allow a safe
search.
Beyond the words of warning pertaining to the weather, this is a
"must do" hike because it is very scenic and accessible from
Albuquerque.
Take Tramway Blvd. to the La Cueva/Juan Tabo picnic ground
turnoff. Follow the signs that lead you to the Juan Tabo picnic
ground and La Luz trail head.
The original contents of the cache contained:
- A Schrade pocket lockblade
- Some wire magic tricks
- A bookmark made of deer leather ** note this item is intended
to be a "hitchiker". If you find this item please take it to your
next cache find and update me as to it's whereabouts. I got this
from some Mayan indians in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico.** Reach
at CanineMaestro@Aol.com
This is not too hard of a hike for most locals, I did the trip in
2hrs 15mins. If you are attempting this hike and you live at lower
elevations, take your time and soak in the scenery. Don't let the
altitude take the fun out of it!
Happy Hunting!
P.S- Would someone please leave a pencil for the logbook?
