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Indian Creek Trail Hike – 11/09/2023
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
Water Canyon Loop Trail Hike – 11/02/2023
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
La Bajada Roads Loop Hike – 10/19/2023
A friend at Java Joe’s recently told us about his recent visit to La Bajada, a small village at the base of La Bajada, the escarpment (thank you, Chris). This village is at the base of the road up the … Continue reading
FR 144-San Antonio Hot Springs Hike – 10/13/2023
‘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
Atalaya Trail Hike – 10/10/2023
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
Hidden Valley Trail Hike – 09/26/2023
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
Cerro de la Garita North Side Hike – 11/09/2023
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
Cumbres Pass CDT Trail South Hike – 07/12/2023
This post is for a 2nd hike that we made with Jay, Nancy, and Bo during a camping trip to Cumbres Pass and the Trujillo Meadows campground (10,000 feet elevation and above). Check out the 1st hike, Red Lake Trail … Continue reading
Red Lake Trail Hike – 07/11/2023
It has been -hot- in Albuquerque (and in Santa Fe). Even hotter than we anticipated when a few months ago we planned this camping and hiking trip to Cumbres Pass and the Trujillo Meadows campground (10,000 feet elevation and above). … Continue reading
South Crest Trail Hike – 07/04/2023
With aspirations to go backpacking when I’m 80 (this year!), I assembled my tent, sleeping gear, some food and water, packed it all into my 38 liter pack, and ‘hit the trail’. I chose to hike on the South Crest … Continue reading