Category Archives: Locales

FR 144-San Antonio Hot Springs Hike – 10/13/2023

Posted on October 20, 2023 by George Young

‘Tis the time of year when autumn colors fill the bosques (the cottonwood trees) and the mountainsides (aspen). Hoping to catch the time right, we headed for the Jemez Mountains for, a drive on a forest road we haven’t seen … Continue reading →

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Atalaya Trail Hike – 10/10/2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by George Young

Atalaya Mountain Trail has been on the list for both of us; it is a good hike this time of year (hot in summer, icy and snowy in winter). The Drive In The Atalaya – Upper Trailhead is uphill from … Continue reading →

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Hidden Valley Trail Hike – 09/26/2023

Posted on September 30, 2023 by George Young

This, a day trip to Valles Caldera to enjoy some beautiful scenery, and to get out on the trail. Hidden Valley meets both of those goals exceptionally well. The Drive In The trail begins at a two-track to the left … Continue reading →

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Cerro de la Garita North Side Hike – 11/09/2023

Posted on September 20, 2023 by George Young

We looked forward to returning to the hike up to Cerro de la Garita from the north. First, to try to find a route more direct than our hike last fall for future visits with friends, and second to again … Continue reading →

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Oak Flats Trails Walkabout – 08/04/2023

Posted on September 11, 2023 by George Young

Most mornings we walk 3 to 4+ miles on the trails in the Bosque, along the Rio Grande. We’re getting to know the 3 sections we frequent very well. With a bit more time on this morning, and for a … Continue reading →

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Osha Spring Trail Hike – 08/31/2023

Posted on September 2, 2023 by George Young

Back to Placitas to hike on another of the trails Jay and I have enjoyed. This one — Osha Spring Trail on the northeast corner of the Sandia Mountains. The Drive In The trailhead is on NM 165, the road … Continue reading →

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Cumbres Pass CDT South Hike – 07/12/2023

Posted on July 18, 2023 by George Young

This post is for a 2nd hike that we made with Jay, Nancy, and Bo during a camping trip to Cumbres Pass and the Trujillo Meadows campground (10,000 feet elevation and above). Check out the 1st hike, Red Lake Trail … Continue reading →

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Red Lake Trail Hike – 07/11/2023

Posted on July 16, 2023 by George Young

It has been -hot- in Albuquerque (and in Santa Fe). Even hotter than we anticipated when a few months ago we planned this camping and hiking trip to Cumbres Pass and the Trujillo Meadows campground (10,000 feet elevation and above). … Continue reading →

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South Crest Trail Hike – 07/04/2023

Posted on July 15, 2023 by George Young

With aspirations to go backpacking when I’m 80 (this year!), I assembled my tent, sleeping gear, some food and water, packed it all into my 38 liter pack, and ‘hit the trail’. I chose to hike on the South Crest … Continue reading →

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Carlito Springs-Travertine Falls-South Crest Trails Hike – 06/30/2023

Posted on July 1, 2023 by George Young

Carlito Springs was opened just this spring after having been closed for many years. Our friend Chris, who we meet most mornings at Java Joes, recently visited there and told us of a trail leading from the parking lot to … Continue reading →

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