Fall Colors in the Manzanos

We have had a stretch of warm, sunny days that, according to the weather forecast, is going to be coming to an end in the next day or so. To take advantage of the nice weather today we took a hike in the Manzano Mountains, about 50 miles southeast of Albuquerque. It was perfect weather for hiking and the fall colors added to the beauty of the views.

Trail in Manzano Mountains
Trail in Manzano Mountains
Start of hike.
Start of hike.
Trail towards ridge.
Trail towards ridge.
Looking southeast from ridge trail.
Looking southeast from ridge trail.
Looking northeast from trail up to ridge.
Looking northeast from trail up to ridge.
Looking to the west from the ridge.
Looking to the west from the ridge.
Below the ridge trail
Below the ridge trail
Ponderosa Pine
Ponderosa Pine
Red Maples
Red Maples
Red maples.
Red Maples.