"I went on this trip with my son Garret, Sept. 14, 2007. We went through the town of Red River, New Mexico and arrived at the Wheeler Wilderness parking area. After a short hike into the Wheeler Peak Wilderness, the trail divides. One way follows the East Fork of the Red River to Lost and Hidden lakes. We went that way last year hiking Wheeler. The other way follows Sawmill Creak, the next canyon to the east. We hiked 5 1/2 miles, to the headwaters of Sawmill Creek, with full backpacks. We set up our base camp in a forested area at the very end of the stream. We put up our tent and a rainfly. I brought 2 one-pound T-bone steaks and we cooked them over the coals. They were delicious! We enjoyed an evening campfire and went to bed early. The next morning, we left early to conquer 4 mountain peaks. We used our 2 GPSs and headed straight through the thick forest towards the top of Taos Cone. We had to pass through the "forest of fallen trees." It was an obstacle course to reach a clearing near the cone. This was especially difficult for Garret because of “knee issues” related to his work. Finally, we were out and made Taos Cone, 12,240 feet. We headed towards Red Dome, when we were met..." — Phil-Robinson • Sep 15, 2007

"My son and I hikes from Saw Mill creek to Taos Cone, Red Dome, Old Mike then Simpson Peak. We had to hike Taos Cone a second time to get back to camp. See the trip report for those peaks." — Phil-Robinson • Sep 15, 2007