Monthly Archives: June 2025

Borrego Trail Hike – 06/30/2025

Posted on June 30, 2025 by George Young

Introduction This is one of the first forays back to hiking on forest trails. After a year-long layoff for medical reasons and a month walking mostly on the Bosque Trails along the Rio Grande, the body is coming back. And … Continue reading →

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Cerro Grande Walkabout – 06/28/2024

Posted on June 30, 2025 by George Young

Introduction Having attended the Open House and Fly-In at the Los Alamos airport (KLAM), I took advantage of continuing west on NM 4 for a bit of a walkabout near Valles Caldera. We’ve hiked to the top of Cerro Grande, … Continue reading →

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Oak Flat “Easy Pickin” Loop Hike – 06/20/2025

Posted on June 30, 2025 by George Young

Introduction It is great to get back on the trail after many months dealing with medical issues. Oak Flat is a perfect area – well used smooth trails, generally smooth and with easy and minimal elevation changes. Plus, it isn’t … Continue reading →

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Spur Trail Hike – 06/17/2025

Posted on June 17, 2025 by George Young

Introduction Another “back on the trail” hike, this day with my long time hiking buddy. For some weeks, he’s invited me to join him on a new trail near Santa Fe. We hit the trail a bit early, hoping it … Continue reading →

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Rio Cebolla Hike – 06/13/2025

Posted on June 17, 2025 by George Young

Introduction After nearly a year off-trail, this is our first return to hiking – a short one but a step in rehabilitation from back issues that severely limited my mobility. It was a good choice – a seldom used two-track … Continue reading →

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