Category Archives: Locales

Paliza Canyon & Goblin Colony Hike – 7/19/2015

Posted on February 3, 2017 by George Young

One of our early trips into the Jemez.   The Hike This hike is an easy one, leaving the parking area on a two-track, past some strip mines and what looks like the ruins of a one-room Pueblo structure.  We … Continue reading →

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Boletsakwa Ruins Hike – 07/11/2015

Posted on February 3, 2017 by George Young

Hike with the Leppas to Boletsakwa Ruins, 07/11/2015.This is such a great hike for visitors – this time the family from Virginia.   The Drive In The drive from Bernalillo up US 50 to San Ysidro, then up NM 4 … Continue reading →

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Bonita Canyon & Flourite Mine Expedition – 6/13/2016

Posted on February 3, 2017 by George Young

The objective of this expedition was to drive through this northeastern part of the Zuni mountains, destination a mine from many years ago that produced flourite.  These mountains are quite different from the Sandia, Manzano, and Jemez ranges – they … Continue reading →

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Paliza Canyon & Goblin Colony Hike – 09/09/2015

Posted on February 2, 2017 by George Young

This is an easy hike up a Forest Road that follows Paliza Canyon from the Paliza Campground north into the Jemez Mountains.  It passes 2 or 3 old mining sites on the way to a Y – take the one … Continue reading →

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Dinosaur Dig Hike – 01/29/2017

Posted on February 1, 2017 by George Young

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 →

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Piedra Lisa Trail (North) Hike – 03/03/2013

Posted on January 31, 2017 by George Young

One of our early hikes, checking out trails out of Placitas, on the north end of the Sandia Mountains. Statistics Total Distance: 2.97 miles Elevation: 6,072 start, 6,944 maximum, 6072 minimum Gross gain: 972 ft.  Aggregate  ascending 1,989 ft, descending: 2,290 ft Maximum … Continue reading →

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Hoodoo Pines Hike – 01/08/2017

Posted on January 31, 2017 by George Young

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 →

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Otero Canyon Hike – 01/02/2017

Posted on January 3, 2017 by George Young

Got a late start today, so chose a trail close to Albuquerque, plus rain and snow yesterday would have made unpaved roads too difficult.  We’ve avoided these trails up South 14 out of Tijeras because they are used so much … Continue reading →

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El Cerrito Walkabout – 12/18/2016

Posted on December 30, 2016 by George Young

Went today to El Cerrito del Llano, where Pat & I are building our straw bale cabin.   The Hike To make it a “hike”, Jay & I walked the perimeter of our “El Cerrito”.  Snow had fallen the day … Continue reading →

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Del Agua-Piedra Lisa North Hike – 03/09/2013

Posted on December 18, 2016 by George Young

One of our early hikes, checking out trails out of Placitas, on the north end of the Sandia Mountains. Published in March 2019. Statistics Total Distance: 4.10 miles Elevation: 5,936 start, 7,043 maximum, 7,043 minimum Gross gain: 1,107 ft.  Aggregate … Continue reading →

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