Category Archives: Hiking

Elk Creek Trail Hike – 08/03/2025

Posted on August 10, 2025 by George Young

A second day escaping the very hot weather in Albuquerque, we returned to a favorite high-altitude region – Chama, NM and trails in the area (Cumbres Pass yesterday, this day beyond the Pass to Elk Creek. The Drive In We … Continue reading →

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Cumbres Pass CDT South Hike – 08/02/2025

Posted on August 10, 2025 by George Young

Escaping the very hot weather in Albuquerque, we returned to a favorite high-altitude region – Chama, NM and trails up on Cumbers Pass.  The Drive In We spent the weekend in Chama, lodging at the Little Rock House on Maple, … Continue reading →

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Sandy Bottom Hike – 07/28/2025

Posted on August 9, 2025 by George Young

Jay and I are working up to our regular schedule of hiking, hiking regularly, and doing so where we started – trails around Placitas. We chose to return to a hike from 8 years ago (Sandy Bottom Hike – 12/10/2017). … Continue reading →

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Dark Canyon Hike – 07/25/2025

Posted on July 29, 2025 by George Young

Introduction ‘Tis Friday, and we’re off to another trail, today to the Magdalena Mountains. We were seeking a trail with moderate elevation gain for 1.5 to 2.0 miles for an out-and-back hike; we’re back hiking regularly after nearly a year … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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