Monthly Archives: July 2025

Dark Canyon Hike – 07/25/2025

Posted on July 29, 2025 by George Young

Introduction ‘Tis Friday, and we’re off to another trail, today to the Magdalena Mountains. We were seeking a trail with moderate elevation gain for 1.5 to 2.0 miles for an out-and-back hike; we’re back hiking regularly after nearly a year … Continue reading →

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Agua Sarca & Tunnel Spring Hike – 07/14/2025

Posted on July 20, 2025 by George Young

Introduction Picking up the pace of hiking this year, Jay met me in our old “hiking grounds” – the trails around Placitas. The Drive In The trailheads for Agua Sarca and Tunnel Spring are near each other. Starting at the … Continue reading →

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Tecolote Trail Hike – 07/11/2025

Posted on July 19, 2025 by George Young

Pat & I are working ourselves back into hiking, after nearly a year off-trail, me with issues with stenosis. We’re rebuilding our hiking muscles with lots of walking along the Rio Grande (in the bosque) and getting out on a … Continue reading →

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Sanford Creek Greenway Walkabout – 07/03/2025

Posted on July 19, 2025 by George Young

Visiting Pat’s brother Steve and wife Sharon, they took us to one of their favorite places for a Walkabout. The Drive In I’m not one to give you directions around Wake Forest, so … check with GoogleEarth: “Sanford Creek Greenway”, … Continue reading →

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White Oak Trail Hike – 07/06/2025

Posted on July 19, 2025 by George Young

Visiting Virginia, in July??. Yes, after many years not accepting his invitation, we traveled to attend the annual Fourth of July bash hosted by my son James’ and his wife. And to visit daughter Valerie and family. The Drive In … Continue reading →

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Survey Trail Hike – 07/18/2025

Posted on July 19, 2025 by George Young

Introduction ‘Tis summer in Albuquerque, and .. we seek cooler conditions for our hikes. It can can expect such temperatures up on the Sandia Mountains, and .. it was in the low 60s when we got to the trailhead (at … Continue reading →

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