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La Luz Hike – 08/31/2014
I’m publishing this in 2018, so I don’t have fresh memory of the hike itself. But here is the usual technical data, some references, and photo galleries. The Hike Statistics Total Distance: 5.35 miles Elevation: start 7,010 ft, maximum 8,219 … Continue reading
Cerro de Guadalupe Expedition – 02/03/2014
This was maybe my first visit to the Rio Puerco valley and its amazing views – the numerous volcanic necks, Cabezon being the most prominent and well known; the vista views across the valley to Mesa Chivato and Mount Taylor … Continue reading
San Lorenzo Canyon Hike – 12/04/2018
Tis winter, and again for this hike we choose territory without lots of trees, reserving such shaded areas for summertime hiking. I visited San Lorenzo Canyon back in 2014 with Vince, and thought there must be more to explore, so … Continue reading
The Box Hike & Chupadera Driveabout- 02/07/2015
This is a “catchup” post created in 2018, for a hike/expedition back in 2015, prior to starting the BLOG. The “Hike” The Box is a short canyon with US 60 passing at its mouth. ‘Tis a favorite location for rock … Continue reading
San Lorenzo Canyon Hike – 11/14/2014
This is a “catchup” post created in 2018, for a hike/expedition back in 2014, prior to starting the BLOG. The Drive In Good directions to San Lorenzo Canyon are offered AllTrails page for the canyon. Turn west on a dirt … Continue reading
Juan-Saddleback Hike – 11/11/2018
Having recently hiked Little Tesuque Creek (the Little Tesuque Trail) and going left onto the La Piedra Trail towards the Dale Ball Trails, for this hike our plan was to continue on the Juan Trail to the junction with the … Continue reading
San Jose Badlands Hike – 11/09/2018
We’ve so enjoyed visits to other Badlands in the San Juan Basin; we chose this time to visit the San Jose Badlands. The Drive In From Albuquerque, go west on US 550, 5.5 miles beyond Cuba. Turn right on NM … Continue reading
Los Posos Hike – 11/04/2018
‘Tis winter and time to return to “open spaces” (’tis too hot for hiking in the summer). So we headed for the Ojito Wilderness and chose a hike around what we’ve called Dinosaur Ridge (because a large dinosaur was found … Continue reading
Little Tesuque Creek Hike – 10/28/2018
‘Twas a beautiful autumn day in New Mexico, ideal temperature, no wind, amazingly colorful cottonwoods down in the canyon, and snow on Mount Baldy. We set out on this hike to explore one of the many trails off of Hyde … Continue reading
Cerro del Medio Hike – 10/26/2018
‘Twas a beautiful autumn day in New Mexico, a time when cottonwoods along streams and aspen in the mountains are in their full glory. Recent rains deterred us from heading into the back country where roads may be too much … Continue reading