Category Archives: 1.Locales

Dale Ball Trails – Dorothy Stewart Trail Extended – 11/16/2022

‘Tis great to go hiking with Jay again, this time on one of the Dale Ball Trails on the outskirts of Santa Fe – Dorothy Stewart Trail, with extension. The Drive In The trailhead is on Camino De Cruz Blanca … Continue reading

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VC02-VC0201 Trails Hike – 05/24/2023

During a two-night camping trip in Jemez Falls Campground, Jay and I headed into Valles Caldera for a mid-distance hike. Pat and Nancy (with Bo) remained at the campground, “chilling out”. The Drive In From the Campground, head east on … Continue reading

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Gooseberry Springs Trail #77 – 05/26/2023

We returned to Mount Taylor again this year. This Gooseberry Springs Trail presents a challenging hike with great views going up, coming down, and from the peak – together they make it one of our favorite hikes. We plan to … Continue reading

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Bosque Trail Through Hike – BioPark to Los Poblanos – Multiple

I’m updating this post to  include other through hikes on the Bosque Trail from the BioPark to Los Poblanos. We walk almost daily in the Bosque, the cottonwood forest along the banks of the Rio Grande, the Bosque Trail. We … Continue reading

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White Rock Canyon Rim Trail – 03/10/2023

This was a get-out-of-town day, and our first and probably only visit to see the snow in the Jemez this year, and in particular in Valles Caldera. The Drive In We made the full loop around NM 4: Bernalillo, San … Continue reading

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Cerrillos Hills Trails Hike – 11/03/2022

Curiosity drew us to Cerrillos Hills State Park (and with the idea we could have breakfast at Roots Farm Cafe in Tijeras on the way out, and a late lunch at The Hollar in Madrid after the hike). we visited … Continue reading

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Oak Flats-Pine Loop Trails Hike – 10/13/2022

Wishing to have a hike close to home, we returned to Oak Flats for its easy trails and autumn colors. The Drive In ‘Tis an easy drive – east on I-40 through Tijeras Canyon, exit on NM 337 for Tijeras, … Continue reading

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Cerro de la Garita North Side Hike – 09/27/2022

During past visits to Valles Caldera, we’ve thought the view would be great from atop the mountains on the north boundary of the Caldera. A trail leads from the road that crosses the north end of the Preserve, but it … Continue reading

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Bosque Trail Through Hike – BioPark to Los Poblanos – 09/19/2022

We walk almost daily on the Paseo del Bosque Trail along the Rio Grande, quite close to home.  Typically ’tis an out-and-back walk from 2 to as many as 5 miles. For a variation, we planned a point-to-point walk from … Continue reading

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Boletsakwa Ruins Hike – 09/08/2022

This is among our favorite places, although we haven’t returned there since 2018. It is an easy hike and is interesting – a place we consider first when visitors come to town. The Drive In From a post for an … Continue reading

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