Category Archives: 2026

Chamisa-Saddleback Trails Hike – 07/23/2026

A return to a trail that we enjoyed back in 2018. The Drive In Drive up Hyde Park Road from the intersection with Gonzales Road for 4.2 miles. Parking is alongside the road, both sides. Trailhead is on the north … Continue reading →

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Winser-Raven’s Ridge Trails Hike – 08/19/2026

The trails in this part of the Sangre de Cristo mountains that we haven’t hiked have become few. Ravens Ridge has been waiting for us to return (we hiked it way back in 2016, we were younger then) The Drive … Continue reading →

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Cerro Grande Trail Hike – 08/13/2026

Returning to an old friend, Cerro Grande overlooking the Valles Caldera. The Drive In To get there, from either direction on NM 4:…. From the East 5 miles from the entrance to Valles Caldera…. From the West 5 miles from … Continue reading →

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Borrego-Winsor Trails Hike – 07/08/2026

This has been a hot summer, so … up into the Sangre de Cristo and cooler temperatures. The Drive In The drive to the trailhead: from downtown Santa Fe, head out on Hyde Park Road (NM 475), 9 miles from … Continue reading →

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Pyramid Rock Trail Hike – 08/22/2026

On the spur of a moment, we went for a long weekend (yes, weekends are for retired folks, too) to spend a day in and around Gallup. Avoiding the Interstate both going and returning 2 days later, we took New … Continue reading →

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Bear Wallow-Winsor-Borrego Trails Hike – 09/02/2026

Another hot day at lower elevation. So like in previous hikes to these trails .. up Hyde Park road to the Borrego Trailhead and another “training hike” for our goal – to hike to Nambe Lake his fall. The Drive … Continue reading →

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Tesuque Creek-Winsor Trails Hike – 09/10/2026

This was a really great hike, elevation high enough to escape the hot weather at lower temperatures, and a very nice trail (and workout). The Drive In Drive up Hyde Park Road (NM 475) from it’s beginning at Bishop’s Lodge … Continue reading →

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Winsor-Aspen Peak Trails Hike- 06/18/2026

It is HOT in New Mexico this year. So … we go hiking up in the mountains. The Drive In This hike begins at the Winsor Trailhead, located at the end of Hyde Park Road. As one approaches the Ski … Continue reading →

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Norski Trails Hike – 06/30/2026

‘Tis hot at lower elevations, so we head up into the Sangre de Cristo’s higher elevation and a cooler temperatures. The Drive In Quite straightforward: drive up SR 475, also known as Hyde Park Road. The Norski Trails are 6.7 … Continue reading →

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Aspen Vista Trail Hike – 08/10/2026

From our previous hike, still apropos: “Seeking cooler temperatures, we headed for higher elevation – the Sangre de Christo mountains and the Aspen Vista trail. We began at nearly 10,000 feet; ’tis a steady climb up 3.4 miles to 11,300 … Continue reading →

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