I am looking to hike Santa Fe Peak tomorrow, then follow the connecting ridge to Sullivan Mountain, Geneva Peak and Landslide Peak. I am starting this hike from Montezuma and heading up the Santa Fe Peak 4WD road. For those who have either climbed Santa Fe or otherwise traveled up this road, how far can I expect to get with a Subaru Outback? I am not opposed to a few dings, but would prefer to keep it upright and on all four wheels! I don't need to drive too far, but would like to at least get out of Montezuma a bit.
Thank you for any help!
Santa Fe Peak
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Neil
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Santa Fe Peak
"On the edge of the porch in the warm evening night
Throwing the bone for the dog I see two passing lights
Well, I wonder where that driver's bound
Is there someone, somewhere, someway out there that I've not found"
-Driving Song
Throwing the bone for the dog I see two passing lights
Well, I wonder where that driver's bound
Is there someone, somewhere, someway out there that I've not found"
-Driving Song
Re: Santa Fe Peak
I drove the road to the end in 2005. I drove a mostly-stock 4WD Toyota Pickup. I don't recall any rock obstacles or off-camber sections. Low range will be nice on the upper switchbacks. Give it a try!
The upper switchbacks.
The upper switchbacks.
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Neil
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Re: Santa Fe Peak
Thanks Kimo...I appreciate the info! Actually, that picture helps quite a bit. To keep a decent bit of elevation gain over the four peaks, I will likely park at or near the truck in the photo.
"On the edge of the porch in the warm evening night
Throwing the bone for the dog I see two passing lights
Well, I wonder where that driver's bound
Is there someone, somewhere, someway out there that I've not found"
-Driving Song
Throwing the bone for the dog I see two passing lights
Well, I wonder where that driver's bound
Is there someone, somewhere, someway out there that I've not found"
-Driving Song
