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Category Archives: Ojito
Hoodoo Pines Hike – 12/17/2017
‘Tis winter’s colder weather, so ’tis time to return to the Ojito Wilderness; we chose to start this year by returning to Hoodoo Pines. The terrain makes for easy hiking and the geology is mesmerizing. At times we followed the … Continue reading
Las Milpas Hike – 03/19/2017
In reviewing tracks I’d collected from others, I stumbled on this hike for ASCHG. Since weather continues to be cool enough to explore further the Ojito Wilderness, we set Las Milpas as our hike for the day. Of particular interest … Continue reading
White Mesa Bike Trails Hike – 03/09/2017
A beautiful spring day in the Land of Enchantment: 70 degrees, light breeze, lots of sunshine. Great day for Pat and me to head out for a hike, to the nearby White Mesa Bike Trails. The Hike We hiked the … Continue reading
Arroyo Bernalillito & Petrified Woodpile Hike – 02/26/2017
Returned again to the western area of the Ojito Wilderness, out Cabezon Road to the gas line pumping station, then right on Pipeline Road for about 2.4 miles. This took us past the two-track turnoff at the corral (see Mesita … Continue reading
Ojito Mesa/Southeast Hike – 02/19/2017
Today we explored another of the areas we thought would be interesting on the mesa south of Cabezon Road (see Ojito Mesa/South Hike). Striking out on our own, to explore an area that looked interesting via GoogleEarth. Mesa Prieta is … Continue reading
Woodpile at Mesita de Ricardo Hike – 02/17/2017
I have looked forward to going with Pat into the Ojito Wilderness. For our first visit I chose to return to the Mesita de Ricardo hike on which Jay and I came across a collection of petrified wood. The … Continue reading
Ojito Mesa/South Hike – 02/05/2017
Having exhausted the hiking tracks from others, we’re setting off on our own in the Ojito Wilderness area. This time we explored a prominent mesa south of Cabezon Road and the boundary of the Wilderness. Using an exploration via Google … Continue reading
Dinosaur Dig Hike – 01/29/2017
Another beautiful day in the amazing Ojito Wilderness. Temperature was a bit chilly leaving the car, 38 F, with just enough breeze to make us bundle up with gloves and ear coverings. As always happens here in the Mountain West, … Continue reading
Hoodoo Pines Hike – 01/08/2017
A sunny but a bit chilly day, with Jay and his friend Riha. The Ojito Wilderness is great for winter-time hiking, too hot in the summer. The Hike We think we are heading towards the Dinosaur Dig but found ourselves … Continue reading
Bernalillito Mesa Top Hike – 12/11/2016
Jay and I returned to the Ojito Wilderness; it is such an interesting place, not so far from home, and this is the best time of year to hike thereabouts. We chose the ASCHG hike, Bernalillito Mesa Loop Hike. We … Continue reading