Category Archives: Hiking

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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Cumbres Pass CDT South Hike – 07/12/2023

Posted on July 18, 2023 by George Young

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 →

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Red Lake Trail Hike – 07/11/2023

Posted on July 16, 2023 by George Young

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 →

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South Crest Trail Hike – 07/04/2023

Posted on July 15, 2023 by George Young

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 →

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Carlito Springs-Travertine Falls-South Crest Trails Hike – 06/30/2023

Posted on July 1, 2023 by George Young

Carlito Springs was opened just this spring after having been closed for many years. Our friend Chris, who we meet most mornings at Java Joes, recently visited there and told us of a trail leading from the parking lot to … Continue reading →

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Manzano Campground Trails Walk – 04/20/2023

Posted on June 20, 2023 by George Young

Our first camping trip with our new R-Pod 171, to the Manzano Mountains State Park campground. The RP-171 is like our old RP-171, but has no slideout. So this was our first opportunity to face the challenge of figuring out … Continue reading →

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Durant Nature Park Trails Walk- 06/13/2023

Posted on June 17, 2023 by George Young

Visiting with Pat’s brother and wife in Raleigh, as is customary we took some time to get in a walk on a trail in one of the many parks in the area. Steve and Sharon chose the Durant Nature Preserve, … Continue reading →

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Piedra Lisa Trail North – 05/21/2023

Posted on June 16, 2023 by George Young

Another revisit to Placitas Trails with Jay, rekindling good memories – and enjoying the hikes. For our most recent hike, we intended to do Piedra Lisa but did NoName and Quartz Outcrop – this trip we made it to Piedra … Continue reading →

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