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Author Archives: George Young
San Gregorio Lake Hike – 08/01/2018
‘Tis summer, hot in the “low lands”. San Pedro Parks beckons us, to it’s higher elevation and forested landscape. Having hiked here with Jay two years ago, I’ve looked forward to returning with Pat. The Hike ‘Tis much as I … Continue reading
Borrego-Winsor-Bear Wallow Hike – 7/29/2018
Another venture to higher elevation for cooler temperatures, this time driving up Hyde Park Road from Santa Fe to the Borrego trailhead. We started early enough to enjoy the cool air, tho’ it warmed up by the time we finished, … Continue reading
Piedra Lisa North Hike – 01/18/2015
Statistics Total Distance: 4.13 miles Elevation: start 6,021 ft, maximum 7,161 ft, minimum 6,021 ft Gross gain: 1,140 ft. Aggregate ascending 1,559 ft, descending 1,566 ft Maximum slope: 48% ascending, 50% descending, 12% average Duration: 3:59 GPS Track Files for … Continue reading
Rio de las Vacas Hike – 07/24/2018
Another day seeking cooler temperatures, so we headed to San Pedro Parks Wilderness with elevations above 8,000 feet. However, with recent rains particularly in these mountains, we also chose to remain on paved roads (NM 126 is paved from Cuba … Continue reading
Aspen Vista Hike – 07/22/2018
Seeking cooler temperatures, we headed for higher elevation – the Sangre de Christo mountains and the Aspen Vista trail. We began at nearly 10,000 feet; ’tis a steady climb up 3.4 miles to 11,300 feet. Air temperature was much cooler … Continue reading
Mitla & Matatlán Tour (Oaxaca) – 01/15/2018
This is another retro-post (June 2018), about one of the excursions during our visit to Oaxaca in Jan 2018. We engaged Eduardo, a great guide, for a visit to the villages of Mitla and Matatlán. The Tour Mitla, in the … Continue reading
Three Gun Springs Hike – 02/15/2015
Another retro-post (June 2018), a hike with Jay in the Sandias back in 2015. Statistics Total Distance: 4.89 miles Elevation: start 6,325 ft, maximum 7,924 ft, minimum 6,325 ft Gross gain: 1,599ft. Aggregate ascending 1,659 ft, descending 1,720 ft Maximum … Continue reading
Mesa Chijuilla Expedition – 02/20/2015
Vince and I went ‘wandering’ beyond Mesa de Cuba in the San Juan Badlands. This “expedition” (multiple hikes) began with exploration of the east side of Mesa Chijuilla. We then checked out another area with interesting features some 3 miles … Continue reading
Gooseberry Springs Trail Hike #2- 06/13/2018
Two weeks ago we hiked up the Gooseberry Springs Trail on Mount Taylor near Grants. That was such a great hike, we decided to return soon with the goal of going all the way to the top. So that we … Continue reading
Tree Springs-Fossil Garden Hike – 06/10/2018
Seeking cooler territory without driving too far today, we headed for the East side of the Sandias and a shaded trail we’ve hiked back in 2014 and 2015 – Tree Springs – extended this time to visit the Fossil Garden … Continue reading