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Category Archives: Tijeras
Pine Flat North Loop #1 Hike – 10/10/2025
All these years (we moved to NM in 2010, started hiking in earnest in 2016) we’ve driven past Pine Flat and further south on NM 37 the sign to Oak Flat, never considering hiking thereabouts. Recently after a hike out … Continue reading
Oak Flats-North Loop #1 – 09/19/2025
Getting back in the habit of weekly hikes, lately choosing to remain not far from home. The Drive In From Albuquerque eastbound on I-40 exit at Tijeras onto NM 337 southbound (folks who have been in these parts for many … Continue reading
Oak Flat “Easy Pickin” Loop Hike – 06/20/2025
Introduction It is great to get back on the trail after many months dealing with medical issues. Oak Flat is a perfect area – well used smooth trails, generally smooth and with easy and minimal elevation changes. Plus, it isn’t … Continue reading
Oak Flats Trails Walkabout – 08/04/2023
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
South Crest Trail Hike – 07/04/2023
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
Carlito Springs-Travertine Falls-South Crest Trails Hike – 06/30/2023
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
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
Oak Flats Walkabout – 09/03/2022
Taking a bit more time this morning for our customary morning walk, we drove out to Tijeras Canyon, then up NM 337 to Cedro and Albuquerque’s Oak Flats Open Spaces. In addition to this change of venue from our walks … Continue reading
Hawk Watch Loop – 04/07/2022, 04/17/2022
The trails in Tijeras Canyon, like Hawk Watch, are favorites – close to home, just challenging enough to keep our physical condition, and nice scenery too. Because it is so close to the city (but not -in- the city), I’m … Continue reading
Oak Flats Trail Walkabout – 10/11/2021
Tijeras is close to home, and the Oak Flats area makes for a nice walkabout (I refer to a walkabout as a “hike” less than a couple of miles and we don’t bring lunch or snacks). The Drive In From … Continue reading