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Author Archives: George Young
Ojito Mesa/Southeast Hike – 02/19/2017
Today we explored another of the areas we thought would be interesting on the mesa south of Cabezon Road (see Ojito Mesa/South Hike). Striking out on our own, to explore an area that looked interesting via GoogleEarth. Mesa Prieta is … Continue reading
Woodpile at Mesita de Ricardo Hike – 02/17/2017
I have looked forward to going with Pat into the Ojito Wilderness. For our first visit I chose to return to the Mesita de Ricardo hike on which Jay and I came across a collection of petrified wood. The … Continue reading
Strip Mine Hike – 01/19/2014
One of our earliest hikes, before I started the BLOG. This one was among many on the trails near Placitas. Statistics Total Distance: 4.01 miles Elevation: 5,848 start, 6,065 maximum, 5,653 minimum Gross gain: 214 ft. Aggregate ascending 835 ft, … Continue reading
No Name Hike – 02/12/2017
This was a return to a trail that we’ve done before, back in 2013 and 2014. Close to Placitas and the Cafe where we regularly meet for breakfast before hiking, it is a good workout. The Hike From parking … Continue reading
Ojito Mesa/South Hike – 02/05/2017
Having exhausted the hiking tracks from others, we’re setting off on our own in the Ojito Wilderness area. This time we explored a prominent mesa south of Cabezon Road and the boundary of the Wilderness. Using an exploration via Google … Continue reading
Osha Spring Trail Hike – 12/20/2015
This was our second hike on the Osha Spring Trail. As on the earlier outing (Osha Spring Trail Hike), we’re anticipating a future hike to the Land’s End Mine. The day was chilly with snow flurries, and a muddy trail … Continue reading
Paliza Canyon & Goblin Colony Hike – 7/19/2015
One of our early trips into the Jemez. The Hike This hike is an easy one, leaving the parking area on a two-track, past some strip mines and what looks like the ruins of a one-room Pueblo structure. We … Continue reading
Boletsakwa Ruins Hike – 07/11/2015
Hike with the Leppas to Boletsakwa Ruins, 07/11/2015.This is such a great hike for visitors – this time the family from Virginia. The Drive In The drive from Bernalillo up US 50 to San Ysidro, then up NM 4 … Continue reading
Bonita Canyon & Flourite Mine Expedition – 6/13/2016
The objective of this expedition was to drive through this northeastern part of the Zuni mountains, destination a mine from many years ago that produced flourite. These mountains are quite different from the Sandia, Manzano, and Jemez ranges – they … Continue reading
Paliza Canyon & Goblin Colony Hike – 09/09/2015
This is an easy hike up a Forest Road that follows Paliza Canyon from the Paliza Campground north into the Jemez Mountains. It passes 2 or 3 old mining sites on the way to a Y – take the one … Continue reading