Category Archives: 2017

Red Canyon Hike – 04/08/2017

Posted on April 17, 2017 by George Young

This weekend Jay and I set up our R-Pod camper at the Manzano Mountains State Campground, as a shakedown for future trips further afield.  And it brought us near to four of the fine trails in the Manzano Mountains.   … Continue reading →

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Volcanoes Hike – 04/05/2017

Posted on April 15, 2017 by George Young

Looking for a place not too far, for an afternoon walk/hike, we chose the Volcanoes, part of the Petroglyph National Monument and Albuquerque’s Open Space Lands.  ‘Tis only 15 miles or so from home, and has nice trails around the … Continue reading →

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South Crest Trail Hike – 04/02/2017

Posted on April 3, 2017 by George Young

After 3 days of rain and snowy weather in the mountains, we chose this trail out of Tijeras Canyon expecting it to be less muddy – and it was, thanks to the surface that is more rocky than many trails … Continue reading →

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Three Gun Springs Hike – 03/30/2017

Posted on April 3, 2017 by George Young

Great hike for Pat and me, returning to this trail which takes us into the south end of the Sandia Mountains, with great views across the Manzanitas to the Manzanos and Tierra Grande.   The Hike Statistics Total Distance:  3.6 … Continue reading →

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Las Milpas Hike – 03/19/2017

Posted on March 25, 2017 by George Young

In reviewing tracks I’d collected from others, I stumbled on this hike for ASCHG.  Since weather continues to be cool enough to explore further the Ojito Wilderness, we set Las Milpas as our hike for the day.  Of particular interest … Continue reading →

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Ghost Ranch-Chimney Rock Hike – 03/16/2017

Posted on March 25, 2017 by George Young

For the second day of our trip to Abiquiú, after spending the night at the Abiquiú Inn in a very nice room with a gas fireplace, we headed to the Ghost Ranch.  We had stopped by the day before, so we … Continue reading →

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Plaza Blanca Hike – 3/15/2017

Posted on March 25, 2017 by George Young

On the spur of a moment, Pat & I headed off to Abiquiú for a couple of days.  We had flown over it out of Santa Fe a year ago, so now to see the area on the ground.  Our … Continue reading →

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White Mesa Bike Trails Hike – 03/09/2017

Posted on March 10, 2017 by George Young

A beautiful spring day in the Land of Enchantment:  70 degrees, light breeze, lots of sunshine.  Great day for Pat and me to head out for a hike, to the nearby White Mesa Bike Trails. The Hike We hiked the … Continue reading →

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Arroyo Bernalillito & Petrified Woodpile Hike – 02/26/2017

Posted on February 27, 2017 by George Young

Returned again to the western area of the Ojito Wilderness, out Cabezon Road to the gas line pumping station, then right on Pipeline Road for about 2.4 miles.  This took us past the two-track turnoff at the corral (see Mesita … Continue reading →

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Ojito Mesa/Southeast Hike – 02/19/2017

Posted on February 20, 2017 by George Young

Today we explored another of the areas we thought would be interesting on the mesa south of Cabezon Road (see Ojito Mesa/South Hike). Striking out on our own, to explore an area that looked interesting via GoogleEarth.  Mesa Prieta is … Continue reading →

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