Category Archives: 2023

Placitas Open Spaces South Trailhead Hike – 11/21/2023

Posted on April 22, 2024 by George Young

Seeking a place to hike halfway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, we chose to explore the Open Spaces just north of Placitas.  The Drive In At the Bernalillo interchange on I-25, go east on NM 165 .3 miles then turn … Continue reading →

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Indian Creek Trail Hike – 11/09/2023

Posted on November 13, 2023 by George Young

We have been curious about the San Mateo Mountains, so we decided to do a bit of exploring. The Drive In We chose to start with the southeast part of the San Mateos Mountains. From Albuquerque, we drove south on … Continue reading →

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Water Canyon Loop Trail Hike – 11/02/2023

Posted on November 12, 2023 by George Young

We set out for the Jemez Mountains without a firm plan, except to have breakfast at the Highway 4 Cafe in Jemez Springs. But .. alas it was closed – for the day. Two week prior, on a Monday, we … Continue reading →

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FR 144-San Antonio Hot Springs Hike – 10/13/2023

Posted on October 20, 2023 by George Young

‘Tis the time of year when autumn colors fill the bosques (the cottonwood trees) and the mountainsides (aspen). Hoping to catch the time right, we headed for the Jemez Mountains for, a drive on a forest road we haven’t seen … Continue reading →

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Atalaya Trail Hike – 10/10/2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by George Young

Atalaya Mountain Trail has been on the list for both of us; it is a good hike this time of year (hot in summer, icy and snowy in winter). The Drive In The Atalaya – Upper Trailhead is uphill from … Continue reading →

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Hidden Valley Trail Hike – 09/26/2023

Posted on September 30, 2023 by George Young

This, a day trip to Valles Caldera to enjoy some beautiful scenery, and to get out on the trail. Hidden Valley meets both of those goals exceptionally well. The Drive In The trail begins at a two-track to the left … Continue reading →

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Cerro de la Garita North Side Hike – 11/09/2023

Posted on September 20, 2023 by George Young

We looked forward to returning to the hike up to Cerro de la Garita from the north. First, to try to find a route more direct than our hike last fall for future visits with friends, and second to again … Continue reading →

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Oak Flats Trails Walkabout – 08/04/2023

Posted on September 11, 2023 by George Young

Most mornings we walk 3 to 4+ miles on the trails in the Bosque, along the Rio Grande. We’re getting to know the 3 sections we frequent very well. With a bit more time on this morning, and for a … Continue reading →

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Osha Spring Trail Hike – 08/31/2023

Posted on September 2, 2023 by George Young

Back to Placitas to hike on another of the trails Jay and I have enjoyed. This one — Osha Spring Trail on the northeast corner of the Sandia Mountains. The Drive In The trailhead is on NM 165, the road … Continue reading →

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Old Monarch Pass Loop Trail-CDT North Hike – 08/29/2023

Posted on July 30, 2023 by George Young

This hike was near the end of a road trip through Kansas to visit my home town and cousins in eastern Kansas. After 8 days of driving and visiting, it was really good to get out on a trail. And … Continue reading →

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