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Eye of the Sandias Hike – 12/10/2015
Eye of the Sandias is a trail very close to Albuquerque, with the trailhead at the eastern end of Copper Road. ‘Tis an area of numerous trails, well used by neighbors and visitors to this part of Albuquerque’s Open Space. … Continue reading
Puye Tour – 01/25/2016
This was a day trip out of Albuquerque, with lunch in Santa Fe on the way to Puye. After checking in with the Welcome Center on NM 30, we were directed up to the Visitor’s Center below ruins site. Since … Continue reading
Piedra Lisa North Hike – 02/14/2016
The snow had gone, but there was still ice down in the shady sections of the canyon. ‘Twas a good hike, nice cool temperature. The Hike Statistics Total Distance: 1.50 miles Elevation: start 6,017 ft, maximum 6,509 ft, minimum 6,017 … Continue reading
Osha Spring Trail Hike – 02/22/2015
This was our first hike on the Osha Spring Trail. We checked out the trail in anticipation of making it to the Landsend Mine. We’ll return one day; this is a trail that is better for warmer weather – it … 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
Ghost Ranch-Chimney Rock Hike – 03/16/2017
For the second day of our trip to Abiquiú, after spending the night at the Abiquiú Inn in a very nice room with a gas fireplace, we headed to the Ghost Ranch. We had stopped by the day before, so we … Continue reading
Plaza Blanca Hike – 3/15/2017
On the spur of a moment, Pat & I headed off to Abiquiú for a couple of days. We had flown over it out of Santa Fe a year ago, so now to see the area on the ground. Our … Continue reading
Foothills-Copper Trailhead Hike- 03/31/2016
A retro-post. The Hike Statistics Total Distance: 2.06 miles Elevation: start 5,926 ft, maximum 6,202 ft, minimum 5,926 ft Gross gain: 76 ft. Aggregate ascending 439 ft, descending: 440 ft Maximum slope: 30% ascending, 37% descending, 7% average Duration: 0:47 … Continue reading
Mesita Blanca Expedition – 03/08/2016
An after-the-fact post of this hike that Pat and I made before I started the BLOG. The Hike Statistics Total Distance: 1.39 miles Elevation: start 5,845 ft, maximum 5,906 ft, minimum 5,906 ft Gross gain: 61 ft. Aggregate ascending 251 … Continue reading
Foothills-Copper Trailhead Hike- 04/02/2016
An afternoon hike, just to get outdoors. ‘Tis wonderful to have such scenic surroundings with easy trails at the very outskirts of the city. The Hike Statistics Total Distance: 2.09 miles Elevation: start 5,924 ft, maximum 6,219 ft, minimum 5,924 … Continue reading