"Since I have most of the New Mexico Peaks that I am interested in hiking, I have been targeting some of the more obscure high peaks in our state. One of those peaks is Peak 12114 as listed in Mike Butterfield’s book, “New Mexico’s High Peaks.” Of the 83, thirteen thousand and twelve thousand highest peaks in New Mexico, as listed in his book, I am only 3 short. I first planned to go into the Trampas Lakes and cut across the ridge, but because I had never been to the San Leonardo Lakes, I decided to go that way. I also planned to hike Peak 11903. I left my house at 5:45 Saturday morning September 4, 2021 with my friend Brian and his enthusiastic dog Penny. From the town of Truchas, New Mexico we headed north northwest a few miles to the little town of Trampas, right after Trampas we turned southeast on highway 207. The highway 207 sign is no longer there, so look for El Valle Road. We traveled on a dirt road for about 8 miles southeast. I left my Land Cruiser at home and had my Toyota Corolla. It made the 8 miles all right, but I wish I had had my other car. High clearance is better. I had about another mile and a half to go to the trailhead and really wished I had my SUV. Brian..." — Phil-Robinson • Sep 4, 2021