Monthly Archives: July 2023

Old Monarch Pass Loop Trail-CDT North Hike – 08/29/2023

Posted on July 30, 2023 by George Young

This hike was near the end of a road trip through Kansas to visit my home town and cousins in eastern Kansas. After 8 days of driving and visiting, it was really good to get out on a trail. And … Continue reading →

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Cumbres Pass CDT South Hike – 07/12/2023

Posted on July 18, 2023 by George Young

This post is for a 2nd hike that we made with Jay, Nancy, and Bo during a camping trip to Cumbres Pass and the Trujillo Meadows campground (10,000 feet elevation and above). Check out the 1st hike, Red Lake Trail … Continue reading →

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Red Lake Trail Hike – 07/11/2023

Posted on July 16, 2023 by George Young

It has been -hot- in Albuquerque (and in Santa Fe). Even hotter than we anticipated when a few months ago we planned this camping and hiking trip to Cumbres Pass and the Trujillo Meadows campground (10,000 feet elevation and above). … Continue reading →

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South Crest Trail Hike – 07/04/2023

Posted on July 15, 2023 by George Young

With aspirations to go backpacking when I’m 80 (this year!), I assembled my tent, sleeping gear, some food and water, packed it all into my 38 liter pack, and ‘hit the trail’. I chose to hike on the South Crest … Continue reading →

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Carlito Springs-Travertine Falls-South Crest Trails Hike – 06/30/2023

Posted on July 1, 2023 by George Young

Carlito Springs was opened just this spring after having been closed for many years. Our friend Chris, who we meet most mornings at Java Joes, recently visited there and told us of a trail leading from the parking lot to … Continue reading →

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