| Activation Date: 28 January 2018 | |
| Transport: Hike | Distance: 2.4 miles |
| Elev. gain: 600 feet | Hiking Time: 50 minutes |
| Rig(s): Yaesu FT-817ND | Band(s): 40m, 20m |
| Antenna(s): End-fed half-wave (HF) | |
| Cell Service: Good (T-Mobile) | |
| Parking: Pueblo Day Use Area | |
| Trailhead: Mine Trail / Hidden Springs Trail | |
| Fees/Permits: $6 parking – Santa Teresa County Park | |
| Route: Hidden Springs Trail to Coyote Peak Trail | |
| Dogs: Yes | Toilet: Yes |
| Antenna Support: Shrubs, rocks. No trees. | RF Noise: Low-medium (HF), High (VHF) |
I wanted to get out to an easy summit to operate Winter Field Day for a couple of hours. I ended up only getting about an hour, but it was a good hour! I’ve done this summit a few times, but this is the first time it’s in my blog. It’s a short, fairly easy hike, and not too far of a drive from my house.