Opinions please.

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Jim Davies
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Re: Opinions please.

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Depending on your driving route, West Spanish Peak might be a reasonable 13er that's not too far from the Dunes. Routefinding is pretty simple - follow the trail to timberline then go up the ridgeline to the summit. I think it's about 8 miles, 2500' gain.
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