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Category Archives: 1.Locales
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