
From the trailhead, view toward the three peaks. My first is on the right.

Along a nice trail leading to the base of the peaks.

I left the trail and headed through boulder-strewn terrain. Lightly brushy.

View back along the slope I came up.

Class 2/2+ to gain the flatter summit area of Peak 5655.

A shot toward Peak 5840's cool face.

Summit of Peak 5655 top right.

Rocky summit area of Peak 5655.

View toward the other Dona Ana Mountains peaks, Summerford Mountain farther back.

View toward Peak 5840 (left) and Dona Ana Peak (center).

View toward the Organ Mounains.

Class 2 to the saddle with Peak 5840.

Class 2 up to Peak 5840. Some rock outcrops need avoiding.


View back toward Peak 5655.

View west.

I started down Peak 5840 on its south side. This is a view back up.

Class 2/2+ led around a particularly steep section and down to the slope below. Dona Ana Peak seen left of center.

View back toward the cliffs of Peak 5840. The route I came down uses the slightly less steep-looking stuff on the right.

Steep slope and some light Class 2 to Dona Ana Peak.

Dona Ana Peak, view back toward Peak 5840.

View southeast.

View west at the rest of the Dona Ana Mountains.

Close-up to colorful stuff to the west.

I dropped into the drainage on Dona Ana's northeast side and continued descending.

View up toward Peak 5840.

Class 2 within the drainage.

Some fun Class 3, likely avoidable.

View back into the drainage after joining a dirt road. Peak 5840 top right. Dona Ana Peak is hidden on the left.

A trail led me back to the trailhead.

View toward the faces (Peak 5840 right), Dona Ana Peak hidden on the left.
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