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Oak Flats Trails Hike – 11/15/2025

Posted on November 15, 2025 by George Young

Oak Flats is 1) close to home in Albuquerque, and 2) we can have breakfast or lunch at Roots Farm Cafe in Tijeras.  The Drive In From Albuquerque eastbound on I-40 exit at Tijeras onto NM 337 southbound (folks who … 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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Oak Flats Trails Walkabout – 08/04/2023

Posted on September 11, 2023 by George Young

Most mornings we walk 3 to 4+ miles on the trails in the Bosque, along the Rio Grande. We’re getting to know the 3 sections we frequent very well. With a bit more time on this morning, and for a … Continue reading →

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Oak Flats-Pine Loop Trails Hike – 10/13/2022

Posted on November 2, 2022 by George Young

Wishing to have a hike close to home, we returned to Oak Flats for its easy trails and autumn colors. The Drive In ‘Tis an easy drive – east on I-40 through Tijeras Canyon, exit on NM 337 for Tijeras, … Continue reading →

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Oak Flats Walkabout – 09/03/2022

Posted on October 27, 2022 by George Young

Taking a bit more time this morning for our customary morning walk, we drove out to Tijeras Canyon, then up NM 337 to Cedro and Albuquerque’s Oak Flats Open Spaces. In addition to this change of venue from our walks … Continue reading →

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Oak Flats Trail Walkabout – 10/11/2021

Posted on November 3, 2021 by George Young

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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Oak Flats Walkabout – 04/20/2021

Posted on April 28, 2021 by George Young

Another hike without a preconceived plan – we felt a need to get out for a few hours. The Drive In Oak Flats is close to our home in downtown Albuquerque, close for everyone living in Albuquerque. Go eastbound on … Continue reading →

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Oak Flats-Ponderosa Trails Hike – 05/09/2019

Posted on May 11, 2019 by George Young

‘Twas a chilly day with rain all around, but we wanted to get out for a hike.  Chose the Ponderosa trail because it was easy (we’d hiked it back in 2016). Mother Nature had blessed the area with rain within … Continue reading →

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Ponderosa in Oak Flats Hike – 11/03/2016

Posted on November 29, 2016 by George Young

Just a short drive out of Albuquerque, then south on South 14 (oops, that is now NM 337), Oak Flats is an Albuquerque Open Spaces trail.  The terrain is quite level, forested, and provides an easy trail surface – lots … 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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