Hiking in the most rugged terrain in New Mexico - the badlands!

Hiking Continental Divide Trail on my 25th day I reached El Malpais - the badlands of New Mexico, most rugged terrain of this state. Even though I heard about it and I hiked on lava fields before, this turned out to be one-of-a-kind experience.
In the 1940's the Malpais lava field was one of the eight candidate sites considered by the Manhattan Project to test detonate the first atomic bomb, the Trinity nuclear test, which did occur to the south at White Sands Proving Ground. That was mind blowing just by itself. Luckily, they didn't destroyed this natural monument.
Check out how does it look and feel like to hike in this harsh environment.
#hiking #camping #backpacking #newmexico #newmexicohikes #elmalpais #badlands #nationalmonument

[@FloridaFlipFlops]

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Wow, what a hike. We enjoyed the sights and scenery. Thank you so much for sharing, have a great week ahead. Greetings from Naples, Florida. 💯

[@NHTesla]

Many thanks! :)

[@familywithmelody]

Wow, I absolutely loved this video! It felt like I was right there hiking through the badlands of New Mexico. The rugged terrain and stunning landscapes are truly awe-inspiring. I can only imagine how challenging and rewarding this hike must have been. Thank you for taking us along on this incredible adventure.

[@NHTesla]

Yes. It was amazing and rewarding. Seeing all those geomorphological gems and being slashed by wind and sun...... Dry and at the same time full of life. Stunning. Thank you for watching.

[@hikesome]

Such a fantastic hiking adventure! Incredible scenery and great video!

[@NHTesla]

Thank you. Yeah, it was amazing 😁😁😁😁

[@bmcoutdoor-bushcraftnaturalist]

Stunning scenery, great video.

[@NHTesla]

Thank you. I am glad you like it 😃

[@totalwalker]

Awesome 💯! Your video just made my day, thank you for sharing it.

[@NHTesla]

Thank you for watching 😄😄😄😄

[@mar-hike7879]

It was exhausting, but great. Love the video ❤ Dictionary

[@NHTesla]

Thank you, Dictionary. Yeah, it was tough but great day 🫠

[@zahidkhan04]

Great video👍

[@NHTesla]

Thanks for watching. I am glad you like it....😃

[@zahidkhan04]

@@NHTesla waiting for the 2nd part of WHY DO I HIKE brother🙂