Day 5 - Cimarron River & Upper Dean Cow - Snake!

We awoke to a light mist that didn't develop into anything heavy but it made camp tear-down wet and messy.  We will hike down to the Cimarron River, cross highway 64 make a steep climb through Bear Canyon, descend down the other side a wind our way up a service road to Upper Dean Cow Camp.

How did this happen?

Water refill at Cimarron River

Dylan does the navigating

Cimarron River crossing

Sean considers hitch-hiking

Trail lunch.  Anyone want my can of tuna?

Mr Bock shoots a rattlesnake

Nice view!

Finally at the top!

Upper Dean Cow Camp - Elevation 8480

                                 http://www.philmontexplorer.com/campsite-information/upper-dean-cow

Make your own bear lines

Another decent camp site

The storm that never arrived