Category Archives: Locales

Cottonwood Canyon Hike – 09/04/2018

Posted on September 26, 2018 by George Young

Leaving D and D’s Organic Haven headed for home, again we looked for an opportunity for a hike along the way.  Heading north on US 180 from Glenwood, we “spontaneously” stopped at a small campground, and it looked promising.  The … Continue reading →

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Cliff Ruins Expedition – 08/20/2018

Posted on September 26, 2018 by George Young

Lanny and I had seen a video by Jeff Gilkey flying over Pueblo ruins atop a small mesa, specifically Mesa Pueblo. We located them using GoogleEarth, and headed that way.  The Drive In As you can see from the red … Continue reading →

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Lower Winsor Trail Hike – 08/19/2018

Posted on September 18, 2018 by George Young

This late summer we’re exploring trails close to Santa Fe.  For starters, we chose this start of the Winsor Trail as it runs up the canyon of the Tesuque River. Parking is very limited, alongside a narrow residential road off … Continue reading →

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Bandelier Hike – 08/16/2018

Posted on September 10, 2018 by George Young

For our final outing of the trip, we took Thomas to Bandelier National Monument.  After the ride from White Rock on the shuttle, we started in the shade of the cottonwoods along the river where it was cooler.  The Walkabout … Continue reading →

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Jemez Falls Hike – 08/15/2018

Posted on September 10, 2018 by George Young

Having spent the first night in the Vista Linda campground south of Jemez Springs, and its warm temperatures, and after a hike to Boletsakwa Ruins, we moved the R-Pod to the Jemez Falls campground.  After setting up the camper, we … Continue reading →

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Fenton Lake Hike – 08/14/2018

Posted on September 7, 2018 by George Young

This is the first hiking on a 3-day trip with grandson Thomas.  Our original destination was one of the campgrounds further into the Jemez Mountains (and higher elevations), but with the threats of rain/thunderstorms, we holed up in the Vista … Continue reading →

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Paliza Canyon Hike/Bushwhack – 08/05/2018

Posted on September 6, 2018 by George Young

Planning this hike, I turned to GoogleEarth to sketch out a route into new territory.  Since I would be introducing Kelly to the area, I chose to begin the hike on FR 10 near the Kiatsukwa Ruins, then down into … Continue reading →

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San Gregorio Lake Hike – 08/01/2018

Posted on August 11, 2018 by George Young

‘Tis summer, hot in the “low lands”.  San Pedro Parks beckons us, to it’s higher elevation and forested landscape.  Having hiked here with Jay two years ago, I’ve looked forward to returning with Pat.  The Hike ‘Tis much as I … Continue reading →

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Borrego-Winsor-Bear Wallow Hike – 7/29/2018

Posted on July 30, 2018 by George Young

Another venture to higher elevation for cooler temperatures, this time driving up Hyde Park Road from Santa Fe to the Borrego trailhead.  We started early enough to enjoy the cool air, tho’ it warmed up by the time we finished, … Continue reading →

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Piedra Lisa North Hike – 01/18/2015

Posted on July 29, 2018 by George Young

Statistics Total Distance:  4.13 miles Elevation: start  6,021 ft, maximum  7,161 ft,  minimum  6,021 ft Gross gain:  1,140 ft.  Aggregate ascending  1,559 ft, descending  1,566 ft Maximum slope: 48% ascending, 50% descending, 12% average Duration: 3:59 GPS Track Files for … Continue reading →

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