Category Archives: 2016

Crest of Montezuma Hike – 2/28/2016

Posted on April 11, 2016 by George Young

We’ve looked “longingly” at the Crest of Montezuma as we’ve driven from Placitas to the east side of the Sandia Mountains, thinking – there must be some hiking there.  This winter I  came across a report, “Bushwacking up and down … Continue reading →

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Eye of the Sandias Hike – 2/21/2016

Posted on March 7, 2016 by George Young

This trail is in the southwest corner of the Sandia Mountains. The trailhead is at the end of Copper Avenue. It is a loop trail; we went about it in a counterclockwise direction. It is largely open, with cholla, prickly … Continue reading →

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Mano Trail Hike – 3/6/2016

Posted on March 7, 2016 by George Young

This trail is in the southwest corner of the mountains. There are two approaches to the trailhead, from Embudo Canyon and our choice, from the east end of Copper Avenue. This is a loop trail; we proceeded in a counterclockwise … Continue reading →

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