Kelsey Benchmark & Peaks 5203 and 5260
(Galiuro Mountains)

December 23, 2024


Kelsey Benchmark Peak


Peaks 5260 and 5203


Kelsey Benchmark Peak as I start walking


Now on the upper slopes


Top is nigh


Summit, looking north at the Galiuro Mountains


West: the Rincon Mountains, the Little Rincons and the San Pedro River Valley


Northeast: the Winchester Mountains


Northwest: the wide San Pedro River Valley


South: Peaks 5260 and 5203 seen closer in. In back are the Little Dragoons with the Mae West Peaks, and to the right, the Johnny Lyon Hills


Southeast: the Steele Hills


Looking up at Peak 5203


Peak 5260 as I hike up toward 5203


Summit of Peak 5203, a look over at Peak 5260


Summit of Peak 5260, looking west


View south at the Little Dragoons


Kelsey Peak (left) Peak 5203 and Peak 5260 as seen from the west as I exit

 

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