There are many trails leading into the Sierra Madres. Some climb up and over the ridges and are very challenging - not for the faint hearted. Other trails are much easier, following the valley and criss-crossing the river. We usually take one of the easier trails to the high waterfalls. Sometimes, if there are riders who want more adventure, Pam continues with a smaller group up over the ridge and across to another valley there there are more waterfalls and an even more remote and beautiful area to explore.

Above are pictures from the February 1999 retreat. Below are pictures from the February 2000 retreat.

After crossing the river several times, the trail climbs up above the river, over a ridge and comes back down to rejoin the river at the head of a large set of rapids and waterfalls. Here participants dismount, unpack, and set out to explore swim, and play in the river before lunch.