Peak 8178 as I start the hike

Now at the saddle

On top, looking across the crater

Summit rocks ahead, Cerro Montoso in back

South, Cerro Trigo

Peak 7614 as I start

On top, summit ahead

Summit rocks looking northwest

Highway US-60 goes up between Cerro Montoso (left) and "Montosito" (right)

Downhill view

Shot as I exit the gate back onto the highway. Not seen in image: a cop car about five feet to the left

Dobbins Knoll

Delicate parking

Summit rocks

Springer Mountain lookout

View north, Porter Mountain

East: Blue Ridge and two Soobs

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