Fourth of July and Mosca Loop in Cibola National Forest, NM

Hike Fourth of July and Mosca Loop Cibola National Forest, NM

Class 1 5.8 miles 1300 gain 2-4 hrs Loop Apr 27, 2018
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I was looking for a way up to the summit of Mosca Peak, and the Fourth of July Trail seemed to get me pretty close. Without a social trail, though, Mosca Peak looked very uninviting with lots of dense and scratchy brush, so I ignored the opportunity to bushwhack to the summit (since I also couldn't find a social trail). Instead, I continued down the Mosca Trail to make this a loop. Not super fun, but there are some nice views along the Crest Trail when you are linking together the Fourth of July Trail and Mosca Trail.

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Starting up the Fourth of July Spring Trail.
Starting up the Fourth of July Spring Trail.
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Fourth of July Spring.
Fourth of July Spring.
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Along the Crest Trail, a view of Mosca Peak.
Along the Crest Trail, a view of Mosca Peak.
Mosca Peak.
Mosca Peak.
Looking back along the Crest Trail toward Bosque Peak.
Looking back along the Crest Trail toward Bosque Peak.
Side view of Mosca Peak.
Side view of Mosca Peak.
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Heading down on the Mosca Trail.
Heading down on the Mosca Trail.
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Views along the Mosca Trail.
Views along the Mosca Trail.
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