Author Archives: George Young

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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Valles Caldera-Sulphur Creek Hike – 10/31/2025

Posted on November 14, 2025 by George Young

This is a great time of year to visit the Valles Caldera. A memorable hike from the past was to Sulphur Creek and the Springs there. And it is a gentle hike further on the road. The Drive In Travel … Continue reading →

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North Crest Trail Hike – 11/12/2025

Posted on November 13, 2025 by George Young

Back in July, Jay and I hiked some distance out on North Crest Trail (Agua Sarca Then North Crest/Tunnel Spring Trails Hike – 07/14/2025); we wanted to return to explore further up the North Crest Trail. The Drive In Starting … Continue reading →

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Paliza Canyon-Goblin Colony-Ruins Hike – 10/29/2025

Posted on November 9, 2025 by George Young

Returning to hikes we enjoyed in years past, this day to Paliza Canyon and the Goblin Colony in the Jemez Mountains The Drive In Driving towards the Jemez Mountains is always pleasant. The scenery heading west on US 550 gets … Continue reading →

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Mitchell Trail Hike – 10/22/2025

Posted on November 1, 2025 by George Young

Exploring trails around Los Alamos. The Drive In The Mitchell Trailhead is on the northern edge of a residential area in Los Alamos. Coming into the town on NM 502, it becomes Central Avenue then Canyon Road. At the “T” … Continue reading →

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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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