Monthly Archives: October 2025

Pine Flat North Loop #1 Hike – 10/10/2025

Posted on October 30, 2025 by George Young

All these years (we moved to NM in 2010, started hiking in earnest in 2016) we’ve driven past Pine Flat and further south on NM 37 the sign to Oak Flat, never considering hiking thereabouts. Recently after a hike out … Continue reading →

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NM-96 CDT North Hike – 10/06/2025

Posted on October 18, 2025 by George Young

Heading home from a long weekend in Chama, we took a more interesting route than the usual ‘get there soon” via US 284 and I 25. Rather, take NM 96 from Abiquiu around to Cuba and US 555 to Bernalillo … Continue reading →

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Cumbres Pass CDT South Walkabout – 10/05/2025

Posted on October 17, 2025 by George Young

Returning to Cumbres Pass to enjoy the wildflowers and … the bright golden colors of autumn with aspen if their full glory. And we always relish another visit, albeit a short distance, to the CDT. The Drive In We spent … Continue reading →

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Heron Lake Salmon Run Trail Hike – 10/05/2025

Posted on October 16, 2025 by George Young

A short hike during a long weekend at Chama. The Drive In From Chama drive 11.8 miles south on US 84, turn right on NM 95 toward Heron Lake. There are multiple turnoffs for access to the Salmon Run Trail, … Continue reading →

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Oak Flats-North Loop #1 – 09/19/2025

Posted on October 15, 2025 by George Young

Getting back in the habit of weekly hikes, lately choosing to remain not far from home.  The Drive In From Albuquerque eastbound on I-40 exit at Tijeras onto NM 337 southbound (folks who have been in these parts for many … Continue reading →

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Chamissa Trail Hike – 09/08/2025

Posted on October 14, 2025 by George Young

Returning to trails in the Sangre de Cristo, trailheads on Hyde Park Road. The Drive In Drive up Hyde Park Road from the intersection with Gonzales Road for 4.2 miles. Parking is alongside the road, both sides. Trailhead is on … Continue reading →

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