Category Archives: Ruins

Places visited with Pueblo or other ruins.

Bandelier-Frey Trail Hike – 04/25/2022

Posted on June 26, 2022 by George Young

Our first full day on a camping trip to Bandelier National Monument. Wanting a trail with some elevation gain, we chose the Frey Trail for a few hundred feet up and back down again. The Drive In The trailhead is … Continue reading →

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Poshuouingue Trail Hike – 08/11/2021

Posted on November 2, 2021 by George Young

During a trip to Chama with Pat, I met Jay near Abuquiu for lunch and a short hike to visit the Poshuouingue Ruins. The Drive In Poshuouingue Ruins are 3 miles east of Abuquiu on US 84. The Hike There … Continue reading →

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Three Rivers Petroglyph Trail Walkabout – 04/24/2021

Posted on May 13, 2021 by George Young

This 2-night camping trip with Jay and Nancy was planned so we could visit the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site. The Petroglyph Trail is just under a mile in length, so we chose to tour the Petroglyphs in the morning, then … Continue reading →

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‘Goblin Mesa’ & Goblin Colony – 04/07/2021

Posted on April 18, 2021 by George Young

We had no advance plan, but we needed to get out into nature this week. Weather was a bit iffy, forecast to be chilly and windy. We decided to visit an old friend, Goblin Colony, up Paliza Canyon in the … Continue reading →

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Gran Quivira Expedition – 12/31/2020

Posted on January 24, 2021 by George Young

Sticking to our plan for a weekly “outing”, and facing uncertain weather, we chose to visit Gran Quivira, one of the Pueblo ruins in the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. We’ve visited the other two, Abó and Quarai (which is … Continue reading →

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Armijo Canyon-Dittert Site Hike – 12/12/2020

Posted on December 14, 2020 by George Young

This time of year, we avoid going north, into the Jemez, Sangre de Cristo, or other mountains – it is winter – cold, likely snowy, etc. Going west is better ‘tho it can be cold because places thereabouts are at … Continue reading →

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Rattlesnake Ridge Trail Hike – 11/19/2020

Posted on December 2, 2020 by George Young

This is the 2nd of 2 short hikes on a day trip to the area once inhabited by the Gallinas culture. The area is north of Cuba some 28 miles on NM 96>NM 112. In years past I’ve read about … Continue reading →

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Nogales Cliff House Trail Hike – 11/19/2020

Posted on December 2, 2020 by George Young

This hike is the first of two short hikes on a day trip to the area once inhabited by the Gallinas culture. The area is north of Cuba some 28 miles on NM 96>NM 112. In years past I’ve read … Continue reading →

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Dinosaur Dig Trail Hike – 11/11/2020

Posted on November 21, 2020 by George Young

For this week’s hike, Pat & I chose to return to the Ojito Wilderness. It is close to home (we enjoyed a very relaxed morning before heading out for the hike) and always offers a nice hike with beautiful views … Continue reading →

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Tapia Canyon Hike – 04/06/2020

Posted on April 10, 2020 by George Young

I’ve been looking forward to hiking Tapia Canyon with Pat. It’s time to go there before the higher temperatures of summer. The Drive In The drive in is straightforward: US 550 to CR 279/San Louis Road. Continue through San Louis, … Continue reading →

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