"My wife and I drove to Red River, New Mexico to stay over the 4th of July weekend. I hiked for 3 days while she studied. Yesterday I hiked Peak 12,225. (See trip report) I had 4 peaks in my sights as I headed out, the 4th of July 2015. I drove from Red River to the town of Questa then headed northeast on highway 563 which turns into Forest Road 134. It is a good dirt road and one does not need a 4wd. I drove about 15 minutes and parked at a trailhead just north of Greenie Peak. It was a beautiful clear morning. I did not take the trail, but rather planned on bushwhacking all day. I started hiking at 9:00 AM at an elevation of 10,200 feet. I followed the road east for a short way then north through a beautiful meadow with a little stream in the center. There was a little trail for a short way, and it was a wonderful feeling to be walking on an actual trail. I almost forgot what that was like! It was an absolutely splendid hike to the top, and the easiest peak I have done this year. There was lots of wetland and marsh at different places all day and this is a good hike to have waterproof boots. I arrived at my first peak, Peak 11177, after hiking 1 hour and 25 minutes. The distance t..." — Phil-Robinson • Jul 4, 2015