First solo

[Duster 8]

Had a wonderful trip to New Mexico and camped four nights in a great spot near Mayhill. Free camping on 16 Springs road with lots of forest trails to drive.

 

[Ragman]

Sounds like a great trip!

 

[Advtres]

Just out of curiosity, are there bears in that area? or do you just like to walk and keep the kitchen and camp separate to get more steps? -
Looks like fun!

 

[Duster 8]

There are bears but to many calves and other criders to worry about bears. That area of N Mexico is known for the highest number of mountain lions. Didn’t see anything but dear and elk, heard turkeys.

 

[Outdoordog]

I usually go solo, since I work weekends only.
It's nice going solo and having no plans, just explore at my leisure.

We have bears and lions here too, but have 2 hunting dogs. Once, in Utah, a lion and her cubs were circling my camp at 2 am (toquerville falls) and she would not leave for at least 20 or 30 minutes, my dogs were trying desperate to go outside so I had to hold them.