Category Archives: Jemez

In the vicinity of the Jemez Mountains, NM.

Paliza Canyon-Goblin Colony-Ruins Hike – 10/29/2025

Posted on November 9, 2025 by George Young

Returning to hikes we enjoyed in years past, this day to Paliza Canyon and the Goblin Colony in the Jemez Mountains The Drive In Driving towards the Jemez Mountains is always pleasant. The scenery heading west on US 550 gets … Continue reading →

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Rio Cebolla Hike – 06/13/2025

Posted on June 17, 2025 by George Young

Introduction After nearly a year off-trail, this is our first return to hiking – a short one but a step in rehabilitation from back issues that severely limited my mobility. It was a good choice – a seldom used two-track … Continue reading →

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Jemez Pueblo Red Rock Trail Hike – 04/05/2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by George Young

With winter’s weather passing, ’tis time for us to get back on the trails. In the past couple of years, we’ve passed the Red Rocks Canyons in Jemez Pueblo. The Pueblo recently opened a trail into one of the canyons … 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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Boletsakwa Ruins Hike – 09/08/2022

Posted on October 27, 2022 by George Young

This is among our favorite places, although we haven’t returned there since 2018. It is an easy hike and is interesting – a place we consider first when visitors come to town. The Drive In From a post for an … Continue reading →

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Las Conchas Trail Hike – 08/23/2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by George Young

Camped for 3 nights at the Jemez Falls Campground with Jay, Nancy, and Bo. After setting up at the campsite, we took a walkabout down a trail from our campsite towards Jemez Falls. On the 2nd day with Pat and … Continue reading →

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East Fork Jemez River Trail Hike – 09/18/2021

Posted on October 25, 2021 by George Young

First day’s hike during a camping trip to Jemez Falls Campground with Pat, Jay, and Nancy. At various times we had done out-and-back hikes from each end of this trail. This day, with two vehicles, we welcomed the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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East Fork Jemez River Hike – 09/17/2021

Posted on October 25, 2021 by George Young

First day on a camping/hiking trip to Jemez Falls Campground. After getting the R-Pod set up, we had time to make a short exploratory hike into the East Fork Jemez River Slot Canyon. The Drive In The East Fork Jemez … Continue reading →

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Las Conchas Trail Hike – 08/29/2021

Posted on October 24, 2021 by George Young

The start of a 3-night camping trip in the Jemez Mountains with friends Jay & Nancy. Pat & I arrived early, leaving time for a short hike along the East Fork Jemez River. The Drive In We reserved a campsite … 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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