Author Archives: George Young

Agua Sarca Then North Crest/Tunnel Spring Trails Hike – 07/14/2025

Posted on July 20, 2025 by George Young

Introduction Picking up the pace of hiking this year, Jay met me in our old “hiking grounds” – the trails around Placitas. The Drive In The trailheads for Agua Sarca Trail and Tunnel Spring East/North Crest Trails are near each … Continue reading →

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Tecolote Trail Hike – 07/11/2025

Posted on July 19, 2025 by George Young

Pat & I are working ourselves back into hiking, after nearly a year off-trail, me with issues with stenosis. We’re rebuilding our hiking muscles with lots of walking along the Rio Grande (in the bosque) and getting out on a … Continue reading →

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Sanford Creek Greenway Walkabout – 07/03/2025

Posted on July 19, 2025 by George Young

Visiting Pat’s brother Steve and wife Sharon, they took us to one of their favorite places for a Walkabout. The Drive In I’m not one to give you directions around Wake Forest, so … check with GoogleEarth: “Sanford Creek Greenway”, … Continue reading →

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White Oak Trail Hike – 07/06/2025

Posted on July 19, 2025 by George Young

Visiting Virginia, in July??. Yes, after many years not accepting his invitation, we traveled to attend the annual Fourth of July bash hosted by my son James’ and his wife. And to visit daughter Valerie and family. The Drive In … Continue reading →

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Survey Trail Hike – 07/18/2025

Posted on July 19, 2025 by George Young

Introduction ‘Tis summer in Albuquerque, and .. we seek cooler conditions for our hikes. It can can expect such temperatures up on the Sandia Mountains, and .. it was in the low 60s when we got to the trailhead (at … Continue reading →

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Borrego Trail Hike – 06/30/2025

Posted on June 30, 2025 by George Young

Introduction This is one of the first forays back to hiking on forest trails. After a year-long layoff for medical reasons and a month walking mostly on the Bosque Trails along the Rio Grande, the body is coming back. And … Continue reading →

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Cerro Grande Walkabout – 06/28/2024

Posted on June 30, 2025 by George Young

Introduction Having attended the Open House and Fly-In at the Los Alamos airport (KLAM), I took advantage of continuing west on NM 4 for a bit of a walkabout near Valles Caldera. We’ve hiked to the top of Cerro Grande, … 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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Spur Trail Hike – 06/17/2025

Posted on June 17, 2025 by George Young

Introduction Another “back on the trail” hike, this day with my long time hiking buddy. For some weeks, he’s invited me to join him on a new trail near Santa Fe. We hit the trail a bit early, hoping it … Continue reading →

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Rio Cebolla Hike – 06/13/2025

Posted on June 17, 2025 by George Young

Introduction After nearly a year off-trail, this is our first return to hiking – a short one but a step in rehabilitation from back issues that severely limited my mobility. It was a good choice – a seldom used two-track … Continue reading →

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