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"Hike was a loop that started from a ranch road in Martins Draw. Parked about a 100 yards east of water tanks/water trough just off the road. First hiked NE to Peak 5090 then followed the ridge line west and southwest to 1117 Mountain. Headed over to Eagle Nest which is about 1/5 mile south. Both 1117 Mountain and Eagle Nest offer fantastic views. From Eagle Nest went back to the saddle then west to Peak 5762. Continued west then south to Peak 5525. Took the north ridge of Peak 5525 down to the ranch road for the return to the start point.
To get to the trailhead: Use McCarthy Road from either NM-80 or NM338 then go south on Washburn Road. McCarthy's Road is graded gravel and is signed. Washburn Road, also signed, starts out as a graded but once you pass the Washburn ranch it narrows and becomes rough as its no longer maintained by the county. About a mile beyond the ranch turn onto the unmarked road to Martins draw. You will eventually see the water tanks. While maps show you can reach Washburn road from the south, off NM-9, the route is convoluted. Use pipeline road as your access point if you want to enter from NM-9." — fredbrown585 • Feb 19, 2021