Monthly Archives: November 2021

Nature Conservancy-Dale Ball Trails Hike – 02/26/2021

For this hike we joined Jay and Nancy for a hike in their neighborhood in Santa Fe, in the Dale Ball Trails. This is their territory – one of their daily routes. The Drive In The trailhead for this hike … Continue reading

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Dale Ball Trails Hike – 08/25/2021

I joined Jay in Santa Fe for a quick day hike in the Dale Ball Trails. The Drive In Head east on Hyde Park Road, turn left on Sierra Del Norte. We parked alongside the road a half mile from … Continue reading

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Oak Flats Trail Walkabout – 10/11/2021

Tijeras is close to home, and the Oak Flats area makes for a nice walkabout (I refer to a walkabout as a “hike” less than a couple of miles and we don’t bring lunch or snacks). The Drive In From … Continue reading

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Cumbres Pass CDT South Hike – 08/13/2021

This was the 2nd hike was during a 5 day camping trip to Northern New Mexico. We set up the R-Pod at Heron Lake for 4 nights. While Pat attended a 3 day workshop in Chama on dyeing wool, I … Continue reading

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Cumbres Pass CDT North Hike – 08/12/2021

This hike was during a 5 day camping trip to Northern New Mexico. We set up the R-Pod at Heron Lake for 4 nights. While Pat attended a 3 day workshop in Chama on dyeing wool, I drove up to … Continue reading

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Poshuouingue Trail Hike – 08/11/2021

During a trip to Chama with Pat, I met Jay near Abuquiu for lunch and a short hike to visit the Poshuouingue Ruins. The Drive In Poshuouingue Ruins are 3 miles east of Abuquiu on US 84. The Hike There … Continue reading

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Hidden Valley Trail Hike – 06/07/2021

One of the best places to introduce visitors is the Valles Caldera National Preserve. So when Pat’s brother Bob came to visit, we showed him some of the sights New Mexico has to offer: a drive up the Jemez River … Continue reading

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Crater Lake Trail Hike – 07/13/2021

Our 7th hike on a 3+ week trip to Idaho. After spending a few days in and around Boise (inlcuding a visit to the Kitfox Factory), we headed towards home. To break up the drive, we spend 2 nights camping … Continue reading

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Hidden Valley Trail Hike – 10/22/2021

This was our 2nd hike on a 3-night camping trip to Jemez Falls Campground. This hike is a favorite of ours in Valles Caldera. It is an easy hike in a wonderful setting, ideal for introducing people to the Caldera … Continue reading

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El Cajete Through Hike – 10/21/2021

We returned to the Jemez Mountains for 3 nights of camping and 2 days of hiking in the Valles Caldera National Preserve. After setting up camp in the Jemez Falls Campground by early afternoon on the first day, we drove … Continue reading

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