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Category Archives: 2022
Dale Ball Trails – Dorothy Stewart Trail Extended – 11/16/2022
‘Tis great to go hiking with Jay again, this time on one of the Dale Ball Trails on the outskirts of Santa Fe – Dorothy Stewart Trail, with extension. The Drive In The trailhead is on Camino De Cruz Blanca … Continue reading
Cerrillos Hills Trails Hike – 11/03/2022
Curiosity drew us to Cerrillos Hills State Park (and with the idea we could have breakfast at Roots Farm Cafe in Tijeras on the way out, and a late lunch at The Hollar in Madrid after the hike). we visited … Continue reading
Lower Calf Creek Canyon Waterfall Trail Hike – 10/21/2022
We embarked on a short trip into southeastern Utah, to explore that territory and to eat at a special restaurant we’d heard about. We did not make this a camping/hiking trip, but stayed in commercial lodging enroute and at a … 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
Cerro de la Garita North Side Hike – 09/27/2022
During past visits to Valles Caldera, we’ve thought the view would be great from atop the mountains on the north boundary of the Caldera. A trail leads from the road that crosses the north end of the Preserve, but it … Continue reading
Bosque Trail Through Hike – BioPark to Los Poblanos – 09/19/2022
We walk almost daily on the Paseo del Bosque Trail along the Rio Grande, quite close to home. Typically ’tis an out-and-back walk from 2 to as many as 5 miles. For a variation, we planned a point-to-point walk from … Continue reading
Boletsakwa Ruins Hike – 09/08/2022
This is among our favorite places, although we haven’t returned there since 2018. It is an easy hike and is interesting – a place we consider first when visitors come to town. The Drive In From a post for an … 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
Las Conchas Trail Hike – 08/23/2022
Camped for 3 nights at the Jemez Falls Campground with Jay, Nancy, and Bo. After setting up at the campsite, we took a walkabout down a trail from our campsite towards Jemez Falls. On the 2nd day with Pat and … Continue reading
Las Vacas Trail Hike – 08/03/2022
Our 2nd hike during a 3-day camping trip to San Pedro Parks, with Jay and Nancy and their new dog, Bo. ‘Tis a trail that we’ve hiked before, a very pleasant hike through open forest, past San Gregorio Reservoir and … Continue reading