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Category Archives: Socorro Area
Dark Canyon Hike – 07/25/2025
Introduction ‘Tis Friday, and we’re off to another trail, today to the Magdalena Mountains. We were seeking a trail with moderate elevation gain for 1.5 to 2.0 miles for an out-and-back hike; we’re back hiking regularly after nearly a year … Continue reading
Indian Creek Trail Hike – 11/09/2023
We have been curious about the San Mateo Mountains, so we decided to do a bit of exploring. The Drive In We chose to start with the southeast part of the San Mateos Mountains. From Albuquerque, we drove south on … Continue reading
Sevilleta NWR Trails Hike – 01/22/2021
On so many trips driving south in I-25, we’ve passed right by the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge without any thought of visiting there. But after our trip to Bosque del Apache and a review we came across, we went to … Continue reading
Bosque del Apache Expedition – 11/24/2020
‘Tis our first visit to Bosque del Apache, heading south as colder temperatures conspire against hiking north of Albuquerque or in the mountains. The Drive In Drive south on I-25, through Socorro, exit for San Antonio (Exit 139). Continue east … Continue reading
Quebradas-Singing Rock Hike – 03/30/2020
This day we returned to the Quebradas Back Country Byway, having visited Ojo de Amado 3 weeks earlier. ‘Twas our plan to drive further south on the Byway, and find our way to “Singing Rock” in Arroyo del Tajo. A … Continue reading
Quebradas-Ojo de Amado Hikes- 03/12/2020
‘Tis winter and there is still snow in the mountains, so we turned south for dry roads and hiking, plus March is a better time of year to visit places that are as open as the Quebradas Back Country Byway … Continue reading
San Lorenzo Canyon Hike – 12/04/2018
Tis winter, and again for this hike we choose territory without lots of trees, reserving such shaded areas for summertime hiking. I visited San Lorenzo Canyon back in 2014 with Vince, and thought there must be more to explore, so … Continue reading
The Box Hike & Chupadera Driveabout- 02/07/2015
This is a “catchup” post created in 2018, for a hike/expedition back in 2015, prior to starting the BLOG. The “Hike” The Box is a short canyon with US 60 passing at its mouth. ‘Tis a favorite location for rock … Continue reading
San Lorenzo Canyon Hike – 11/14/2014
This is a “catchup” post created in 2018, for a hike/expedition back in 2014, prior to starting the BLOG. The Drive In Good directions to San Lorenzo Canyon are offered AllTrails page for the canyon. Turn west on a dirt … Continue reading