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Mud Spring-Faulty Hike – 05/15/2016
This trail came to our attention just this year, in the latest edition of “60 Hikes within 60 Miles” (Ausherman). In past years, we looked into Barts and Canoncito Trails but found that they weren’t accessible; one must cross private land … Continue reading
Dragon’s Back, White Mesa Bike Trail – 02/16/2016
Dragon Back Hike.Vince.2016-02-16.jpg Introduction White Mesa is a mesa of white gypsum west of Albuquerque; it is catches the eyes of anyone traveling west on US 550 from Bernalillo. Dragon’s Back is is a very interesting formation south of White … Continue reading
Palomas Peak Hike – 05/01/2016
‘Twas a cloudy, windy day in New Mexico. None the less, the dauntless duo set off to hike a new trail, Palomas Peak. Not to disappoint us, the dreary day on the mountain brought — a steady fall of snow … Continue reading
Del Agua-Piedra Lisa North Hike – 04/24/2016
This hike is an old standby for Jay and me, having made this loop a few times in the past. The Hike The weather was perfect – sunny, cool, no wind ’til late in the hike. There was … Continue reading
Placitas Knobs Hike – 04/17/2016
Today Jay and I explored new territory in the Placitas area. We started with a track from an ASCHG hike, “Placitas Knobs“. But a short distance into the hike, Jay recalled his visit to the area some years ago … Continue reading
Crest of Montezuma Hike – 2/28/2016
We’ve looked “longingly” at the Crest of Montezuma as we’ve driven from Placitas to the east side of the Sandia Mountains, thinking – there must be some hiking there. This winter I came across a report, “Bushwacking up and down … Continue reading
Eye of the Sandias Hike – 2/21/2016
This trail is in the southwest corner of the Sandia Mountains. The trailhead is at the end of Copper Avenue. It is a loop trail; we went about it in a counterclockwise direction. It is largely open, with cholla, prickly … Continue reading
Mano Trail Hike – 3/6/2016
This trail is in the southwest corner of the mountains. There are two approaches to the trailhead, from Embudo Canyon and our choice, from the east end of Copper Avenue. This is a loop trail; we proceeded in a counterclockwise … Continue reading
Red Canyon, Manzano Crest, Spruce Spring Backpack – 05/12/2015
This was my first backpacking trip since high school – one overnight on the crest of the Manzano Mountains. And with Marlin who has backpacking experience – great help with logistics and confidence. (Updated later – in 2019.) The Hike … Continue reading