Category Archives: 2019

Agua Sarca Trail Hike – 12/15/2019

Posted on December 15, 2019 by George Young

Returning again to trails in the Placitas area, this time the Agua Sarca trail which we last hiked in 2016. The trailhead is next to a parking area on Tunnel Springs road just short of the Picnic Area. (Caution: the … Continue reading →

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Oso Ridge-Embudito Trails Hike – 11/18/2019

Posted on December 15, 2019 by George Young

Not having hiked recently, I headed out to the Northeast Heights for a hike on the western slopes of the Sandia Mountains. I chose the Embudito area because, unlike the other hiking destinations in the Foothills trails that go into … Continue reading →

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Del Agua-Piedra Lisa Trails Hike- 11/17/2019

Posted on November 21, 2019 by George Young

In Placitas for this weekend giving us an opportunity to revisit trails in the area that we’ve enjoyed in the past. And a favorite: Del Agua, with a loop finishing on the Piedra Lisa trial. We’ve hiked each of these … Continue reading →

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Picacho Peak Trail Hike – 11/10/2019

Posted on November 21, 2019 by George Young

With just a short day for hiking, we remained close to Santa Fe, and continued our exploration of the Dale Ball Trails; it is quite nice having many nice trails so close. Embarked on one new to us – the … Continue reading →

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Hawk Watch Trail Hike – 10/27/2019

Posted on November 18, 2019 by George Young

This was a return to a trail that always intrigues me – one that someday I hope to take to the top of South Sandia peak. It is so close at hand – just beyond Tramway (the eastern boundary of … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July, Cerro Blanco, Manzano Crest Trails Hike – 10/03/2019

Posted on October 19, 2019 by George Young

Fourth of July Campground and the Trail are a favorite place to visit in autumn. The maple trees burst forth in autumn with colors that rival that of the flowers during spring and summer in New Mexico.  The Drive In … Continue reading →

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Sawyer Mesa Trail Hike – 09/12/2019

Posted on September 28, 2019 by George Young

Our second hike during a 3-night stay at Jemez Falls Campground. We put this trail on our to-do list on recent hikes such as Cerro Grande and Upper Frijoles Cañon Overlook.  The Hike The initial third of a mile or … Continue reading →

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Valle de San Antonio Hike – 09/11/2019

Posted on September 28, 2019 by George Young

Another 3 night camping trip to the Jemez, setting up the R-Pod in the Jemez Falls Campground. This is truly a great time of year to go camping and hiking in the Jemez Mountains.  We’re fortunate that we can go … Continue reading →

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Osha Spring Trail Hike – 09/08/2019

Posted on September 15, 2019 by George Young

We returned today to the Osha Spring Trail; we’ve hiked here thrice before. It’s close to Placitas and the Cafe for our traditional breakfast. It is nice to return to familiar trails, to see things familiar .. and things we … Continue reading →

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Middle Fork Lake Trail Hike – 8/23/2019

Posted on September 15, 2019 by George Young

This is our second hike during grandson Thomas’ visit and while camping at the Columbine Campground on the Red River (near the town of Red River NM). The Drive In To get to the trailhead, drive through Red River on … Continue reading →

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