Monthly Archives: August 2019

Columbine Trail Hike – 08/22/2019

Posted on August 27, 2019 by George Young

Grandson Thomas came for a weeks-long visit. Our original plan was to take the R-Pod to the Coal Mine Campground on Mount Taylor, visit El Malpais Lava Tubes and climb to the peak of Mount Taylor. After the advance visit … Continue reading →

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El Malpais-Lava Tubes Trail Hike – 08/15/2019

Posted on August 26, 2019 by George Young

With a grandson coming to visit, we thought we might explore the Lava Tubes in the El Malpais National Monument. To check it out in advance, we made it a day-trip. The Drive In First stop was the Visitors Center … Continue reading →

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Piedra Lisa South Hike – 05/11/2013

Posted on August 5, 2019 by George Young

A catch-up post from ‘way back’ in 2013. Piedra Lisa is a favorite trail, whether from the south, Juan Tabo Cañon or the north from Loop Road in Placitas. Statistics Total Distance:  4.61 miles Elevation: start  6,982 ft, maximum  8,217 … Continue reading →

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Las Conchas Trail Hike – 07/26/2019

Posted on August 3, 2019 by George Young

This hike isn’t technically in the Valles Caldera National Preserve, but it is so close – we’re associating them. And this Las Conchas Trail on the East Fork of the Jemez River has intrigued us for some  time, but we … Continue reading →

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VC09 Valle San Antonio Hike – 07/25/2019

Posted on August 2, 2019 by George Young

We’ve been looking forward to visiting the  northern part of Valles Caldera; we visited it a few days before – Valles Caldera Driveabout – which piqued our interest. Because I was dealing with a sore foot, we chose an easy … Continue reading →

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