Canelo Hills Benchmark
October 14, 2026


Looking northwest into Collins Canyon near the start. The summit is not visible from here


Some canyon bottom hiking on the way in


I left the canyon bottom here, the peak is visible through the trees


Halfway up the slope, the summit appears


Look south at the nearby hills, with cool light effects from the clouds


Summit rocks and general area


View into San Rafael Valley from the top


Looking down as I descend into Collins Canyon. The distant peaks are in the Huachuca Range


Hiking out within the canyon


Another canyon shot, more rocky here


Some puddles from the recent storms as I exit

 

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