Author Archives: George Young

Kasha-Katuwe Tour – 07/12/2012

Published in March 2019. One of our early hikes, this during a visit from grandson Peyton. During Peyton’s summer visit in 2012, we visited Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument. This is a favorite place to take visitors to New Mexico. … Continue reading

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Hawk Watch Hike – 04/27/2013

Posted in March 2019. One of our early hikes, checking out trails out of Tijeras, on the south end of the Sandia Mountains. Our first try at Hawk Watch.  The Hike The turnoff is about 3 miles up the Three … Continue reading

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Piedra Lisa, Del Agua, End-to-End – 05/19/2013

Posted in March 2019. One of our early hikes, checking out trails out of Placitas on the north end and from Juan Tabo Canyon on the south end. The Hike We had hiked from both ends of the trail: from … Continue reading

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NoName Hike – 01/12/2014

Published in March 2019. One of our early hikes, checking out trails out of Placitas, on the north end of the Sandia Mountains. The Hike  This was our second hike up NoName Trail, a canyon east of Del Agua Canyon … Continue reading

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Embudo Hike – 01/29/2014

Published March 2019. One of our early hikes, checking out trails out of Placitas, on the north end of the Sandia Mountains. Statistics Total Distance:  6.76 miles Elevation: start  6,169 ft, maximum  7,906 ft,  minimum  1,169 ft Gross gain:  1,737 … Continue reading

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Faulty Loop Hike – 02/13/2013

Posted in March, 2019. One of our early hikes, checking out trails in Tijeras Canyon, on the souoth end of the Sandia Mountains. Statistics Total Distance:  5.51 miles Elevation: start  6,550 ft, maximum  7,658 ft,  minimum  6,550 ft Gross gain:  … Continue reading

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Embudito Trail Hike – 02/15/2014

Posted in March 2019.  ‘Twas a long time ago, when we were getting acquainted with the trails in the Sandia Mountains.   Statistics Total Distance:  5.10 miles Elevation: start  6,240 ft, maximum  7,477 ft,  minimum  6,240 ft Gross gain:  1,237 … Continue reading

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Coyote Trail Hike – 03/08/2014

The Manzanita Mountains, just south of Tijeras, seem to be a good place for some hiking – close to home, easy to get to.  Those are true, but the territory and the trails are not great.  The “forest” is mostly … Continue reading

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Elena Gallegos South Trails Hike – 03/03/2019

Pat & I started early, breakfast at Flying Star on our way to Albuquerque’s wonderful Elena Gallegos Open Space.  ‘Tis close to the city, yet it is truly Open Spaces, giving one the feeling of being away from the city … Continue reading

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NoName Bushwhack to Piedra Lisa – 03/09/2014

Posted in March 2019. One of our early hikes, checking out trails out of Placitas on the north end of the Sandia Mountains. Looking for a “new adventure”, I came up with the idea of hiking up NoName, then heading … Continue reading

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