Author Archives: George Young

Hawk Watch Trail Hike – 10/27/2019

Posted on November 18, 2019 by George Young

This was a return to a trail that always intrigues me – one that someday I hope to take to the top of South Sandia peak. It is so close at hand – just beyond Tramway (the eastern boundary of … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July, Cerro Blanco, Manzano Crest Trails Hike – 10/03/2019

Posted on October 19, 2019 by George Young

Fourth of July Campground and the Trail are a favorite place to visit in autumn. The maple trees burst forth in autumn with colors that rival that of the flowers during spring and summer in New Mexico.  The Drive In … Continue reading →

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Sawyer Mesa Trail Hike – 09/12/2019

Posted on September 28, 2019 by George Young

Our second hike during a 3-night stay at Jemez Falls Campground. We put this trail on our to-do list on recent hikes such as Cerro Grande and Upper Frijoles Cañon Overlook.  The Hike The initial third of a mile or … Continue reading →

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Valle de San Antonio Hike – 09/11/2019

Posted on September 28, 2019 by George Young

Another 3 night camping trip to the Jemez, setting up the R-Pod in the Jemez Falls Campground. This is truly a great time of year to go camping and hiking in the Jemez Mountains.  We’re fortunate that we can go … Continue reading →

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Osha Spring Trail Hike – 09/08/2019

Posted on September 15, 2019 by George Young

We returned today to the Osha Spring Trail; we’ve hiked here thrice before. It’s close to Placitas and the Cafe for our traditional breakfast. It is nice to return to familiar trails, to see things familiar .. and things we … Continue reading →

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Middle Fork Lake Trail Hike – 8/23/2019

Posted on September 15, 2019 by George Young

This is our second hike during grandson Thomas’ visit and while camping at the Columbine Campground on the Red River (near the town of Red River NM). The Drive In To get to the trailhead, drive through Red River on … Continue reading →

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Columbine Trail Hike – 08/22/2019

Posted on August 27, 2019 by George Young

Grandson Thomas came for a weeks-long visit. Our original plan was to take the R-Pod to the Coal Mine Campground on Mount Taylor, visit El Malpais Lava Tubes and climb to the peak of Mount Taylor. After the advance visit … Continue reading →

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El Malpais-Lava Tubes Trail Hike – 08/15/2019

Posted on August 26, 2019 by George Young

With a grandson coming to visit, we thought we might explore the Lava Tubes in the El Malpais National Monument. To check it out in advance, we made it a day-trip. The Drive In First stop was the Visitors Center … Continue reading →

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Piedra Lisa South Hike – 05/11/2013

Posted on August 5, 2019 by George Young

A catch-up post from ‘way back’ in 2013. Piedra Lisa is a favorite trail, whether from the south, Juan Tabo Cañon or the north from Loop Road in Placitas. Statistics Total Distance:  4.61 miles Elevation: start  6,982 ft, maximum  8,217 … Continue reading →

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Las Conchas Trail Hike – 07/26/2019

Posted on August 3, 2019 by George Young

This hike isn’t technically in the Valles Caldera National Preserve, but it is so close – we’re associating them. And this Las Conchas Trail on the East Fork of the Jemez River has intrigued us for some  time, but we … Continue reading →

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