There is still snow on the mountain - but rather than join the crowds at the top we took advantage of the weather at the bottom. In summer the La Milagrosa Trail has a merciless lack of shade, best avoided - but right now the weather is perfect for this trail.

Avenida de Suzenu Trailhead to the gate in the fence line on the La Milagrosa Trail - 8.6 miles, 1800' of elevation gain/loss.