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Monthly Archives: February 2017
Arroyo Bernalillito & Petrified Woodpile Hike – 02/26/2017
Returned again to the western area of the Ojito Wilderness, out Cabezon Road to the gas line pumping station, then right on Pipeline Road for about 2.4 miles. This took us past the two-track turnoff at the corral (see Mesita … Continue reading
Ojito Mesa/Southeast Hike – 02/19/2017
Today we explored another of the areas we thought would be interesting on the mesa south of Cabezon Road (see Ojito Mesa/South Hike). Striking out on our own, to explore an area that looked interesting via GoogleEarth. Mesa Prieta is … Continue reading
Woodpile at Mesita de Ricardo Hike – 02/17/2017
I have looked forward to going with Pat into the Ojito Wilderness. For our first visit I chose to return to the Mesita de Ricardo hike on which Jay and I came across a collection of petrified wood. The … Continue reading
Strip Mine Hike – 01/19/2014
One of our earliest hikes, before I started the BLOG. This one was among many on the trails near Placitas. Statistics Total Distance: 4.01 miles Elevation: 5,848 start, 6,065 maximum, 5,653 minimum Gross gain: 214 ft. Aggregate ascending 835 ft, … Continue reading
No Name Hike – 02/12/2017
This was a return to a trail that we’ve done before, back in 2013 and 2014. Close to Placitas and the Cafe where we regularly meet for breakfast before hiking, it is a good workout. The Hike From parking … Continue reading
Ojito Mesa/South Hike – 02/05/2017
Having exhausted the hiking tracks from others, we’re setting off on our own in the Ojito Wilderness area. This time we explored a prominent mesa south of Cabezon Road and the boundary of the Wilderness. Using an exploration via Google … Continue reading
Osha Spring Trail Hike – 12/20/2015
This was our second hike on the Osha Spring Trail. As on the earlier outing (Osha Spring Trail Hike), we’re anticipating a future hike to the Land’s End Mine. The day was chilly with snow flurries, and a muddy trail … Continue reading
Paliza Canyon & Goblin Colony Hike – 7/19/2015
One of our early trips into the Jemez. The Hike This hike is an easy one, leaving the parking area on a two-track, past some strip mines and what looks like the ruins of a one-room Pueblo structure. We … Continue reading
Boletsakwa Ruins Hike – 07/11/2015
Hike with the Leppas to Boletsakwa Ruins, 07/11/2015.This is such a great hike for visitors – this time the family from Virginia. The Drive In The drive from Bernalillo up US 50 to San Ysidro, then up NM 4 … Continue reading
Bonita Canyon & Flourite Mine Expedition – 6/13/2016
The objective of this expedition was to drive through this northeastern part of the Zuni mountains, destination a mine from many years ago that produced flourite. These mountains are quite different from the Sandia, Manzano, and Jemez ranges – they … Continue reading