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Category Archives: 2022
Bandelier-Tyuonyi Overlook Trail Hike – 04/24/2022
Our first hike on a 2-night camping trip to Bandelier National Monument. By mid-afternoon we had the RPod in the Juniper campground after the drive from Albuquerque. Then, with enough time remaining until supper, we set out from the campground … Continue reading
CDT North Trailhead Trail Hike – 04/21/2022
Our destination for this trip was to check out Quemado Lake with the idea it would make a good destination for camping. After visiting the Lake, we went looking for a place for a hike. Checking maps closely we identified … 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
El Malpais-Narrows Rim Trail Hike – 04/14/2022
We’ve looked forward to hiking the Narrows Rim Trail a the Malpais for some time – and doing it this time of year (spring or fall)! The trail begins at the south end of the Rim in El Malpais National … Continue reading
Tapia Canyon & Tower Ceremonial Site Hike – 03/28/2022
Went to the Rio Puerco to hike with Jay and Nancy, her first visit to Tapia Canyon. From the large number of visits t0 my previous posts for Tapia Canyon, this is a popular destination. The Drive In Not much … Continue reading
Silver Peak Trail Hike – 03/13/2022
This is the 2nd half of our first camping trip of the year, returning to Cave Creek Canyon in the Chiracahua Mountains. After a day of hiking and a day visiting Douglas, AZ and Agua Prieta, MX (see the post … Continue reading
Snowshed Trail Hike – 03/11/2022
This was our first camping trip of the year, returning to the Cave Creek Canyon in the Chiracahua Mountains. ‘Tis a long drive so we left Albuquerque on the 9th, so we spent a night Deming which left us with … Continue reading
White Mesa Bike Trails East – 02/21/2022
With this hike we explore more of the White Mesa Bike Trails, also known as the Dragon’s Back area. The Drive In This trailhead is at the parking lot as one enters BLM’s Ojito Wilderness. From the Bernalillo exit off … Continue reading
San Ysidro Trials Loop Hike – 02/09/2022
For years we’ve driven by the San Ysidro Bike Trials Area on our way to places further west. Jay recently came upon reports in AllTrails that brought our attention to this southern end of the Sierra Nacimiento.We hiked Red Mesa … Continue reading
Dragon’s Back Canyon Hike – 01/21/2022
This is our first venture in the new year, returning to the Ojito Wilderness, one of our favorite areas. At the top of our list has been to explore the canyon below Dragon’s Back ridge. Looking down into the canyon … Continue reading