Category Archives: Sangre de Cristo

In the vicinity of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, NM.

Little Tesuque Creek Hike – 10/28/2018

Posted on November 5, 2018 by George Young

 ‘Twas a beautiful autumn day in New Mexico, ideal temperature, no wind, amazingly colorful cottonwoods down in the canyon, and snow on Mount Baldy. We set  out on this hike to explore one of the many trails off of Hyde … Continue reading →

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Chamisa-Saddleback Hike – 09/16/2018

Posted on October 31, 2018 by George Young

Meeting in Santa Fe these days, we’re exploring trails in the southwestern Sangre de Cristos.  For this our first hike, we headed up Hyde Park Road, passing a couple of areas with cars parked alongside the road (but no trailhead … Continue reading →

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Borrego-Winsor-Bear Wallow Hike – 7/29/2018

Posted on July 30, 2018 by George Young

Another venture to higher elevation for cooler temperatures, this time driving up Hyde Park Road from Santa Fe to the Borrego trailhead.  We started early enough to enjoy the cool air, tho’ it warmed up by the time we finished, … Continue reading →

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Aspen Vista Hike – 07/22/2018

Posted on July 26, 2018 by George Young

Seeking cooler temperatures, we headed for higher elevation – the Sangre de Christo mountains and the Aspen Vista trail. We began at nearly 10,000 feet; ’tis a steady climb up 3.4 miles to 11,300 feet.  Air temperature was much cooler … Continue reading →

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Williams Lake Hike – 10/14/2016

Posted on October 17, 2016 by George Young

On our 3rd day in Taos, Pat & I drove up to Taos Ski Valley to see the scenery and check out the ski resort.  On the way we stopped in Arroyo Seco, where the Taos Cow serves what is … Continue reading →

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Enchanted Circle Driveabout – 10/13/2016

Posted on October 17, 2016 by George Young

Day two of our visit to Taos – Pat & I drove the Enchanted Circle from Taos to Questa, through the Red River Canyon to Eagle Nest, then south and west back to Taos, having driven fully around Mount Wheeler, … Continue reading →

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Ravens Ridge Hike – 6/12/2016

Posted on July 4, 2016 by George Young

The Hike Wow, what a  hike.  The highest and greatest elevation gain yet this year.  And our first foray into the Sangre de Cristo mountains.  The hike begins Ski Santa Fe parking lot and proceeds -up-. Statistics Total Distance: 4.09 … Continue reading →

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