Erin passed through the ruins of Fort Cummings. The trail and guidebook were unclear and she ended up having to backtrack about 3 miles. Passed along the Butterfield Stage Coach Route on her way to a very dry Mule Springs Creek. The windmill there provide ample water for Rua and Yoakum so Erin was glad to share with about 50 head of cattle. The terrain is somewhat less dry - transition from scrub dessert to arid grasslands with the occassional Cottonwood Tree in the dry creek beds.
LeDeux still having foot trouble. He actually rode on Rua with Erin today.
Tomorrow will head northeasterly to intersect Macho Canyon. Will head up this canyon to the northwest to intersect a cross trail to Berrenda Canyon. Will then head up this Canyon and begin some serious horsepacking heading up and over the "high" Mimbres Mountains.
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Hi Erin -
What a terrific young woman you are to be on this adventure ! Rua, Yoakum, and Ledoux as well - I hope that Ledoux's feet toughen up soon. What -- no helmet???? Good luck and stay safe.
Best,
Linda
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