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Lincoln National Forest - Five Points Vista - Guadalupe Mountains

January 12, 2026

Southwest of Queen NM, in the Guadalupe Mountains

Can you name this vista?

Tracy, looking towards the next adventure

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Lincoln National Forest - Five Points Vista - Guadalupe Mountains

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