Chiricahua Crest - Flys, Ward, Riggs, Buena Vista & Onion Peaks
May 12, 2024


Flys Peak as I hike in


At Flys Saddle


Look at Riggs Peak


Flys Peak summit, one of the witness marks


Looking at Ward Peak from Flys summit


Another view as I descend to Round Park


Look back up at Flys Peak from Round Park


Woody ridge to the top


Summit of Ward, big trees on their side


Hiking the Crest Trail


Riggs Peak lower slope


View of Flys Peak from Riggs Peak


Almost to the top


The top


Hiking out Long Park Road


Buena Vista Peak


View of Barfoot Peak from the summit


Flys Peak and the high crest of the Chiricahuas from Buena Vista Peak


Montage: sign, the viewing platform, foundation of the lookout, benchmark


Onion Peak


Approaching along its ridge


Summit cairn


View north, Cochise Head and other peaks

 

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