Category Archives: Socorro Area

In the vicinity of Socorro, NM.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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