Ian Williams of Birdwatch Alpujarras went with Spanish Highs guide, Mike Elston, on a 2 day trek in the high and remote north eastern Sierra Nevada. The object was to see new areas and maybe spot eagles, vultures etc. In fact all he returned with was the solitary sighhting of a lone Kestrel and blistered feet!
Starting from the Puerta de la Ragua they headed west up Morron Sanjuanero (2614m) and then to onto Morron del Mediodia (2756m). Just past the puerto del lobo they reached the summit of San Juan (2788m). From there the undulating ridge led on to the Penon del Puerto (2758m). A high point was reached at Cerro del Gallo (2913m). Near the Puerto de Jerez at 2873m they found a stream and made camp for the night. A long 8hr walking day.
Next day running out of time they returned to the Puerta de la Ragua.
This area is certainly not as dramatic as the main Sierra Nevada mountain chain further south west but does give varied and interesting trekking with far and distant vistas. Unless you have 2 cars or a friendly driver then horseshoe walking is difficult and you must return the same way. The advantage is that you will have solitary walking. Only 1 other person was encountered in the 2 days trekking.
Access is best via the Puerta de la Ragua or via the Postero Alto hut and Jerez de Marquesado.
A short 3 minute video showing the mountain conditions and type of walking is shown below.
