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Category Archives: 5.Years
Domingo Baca-TWA Canyon Hike – 03/15/2015
[Feb 2018: This is another ‘looking back’ entry in our Hiking Journal.] This hike, to the crash site of a TWA airliner, is one of the ‘go to’ hikes in the Sandia Mountains. It begins in Albuquerque’s Elena Gallegos Open … Continue reading
Piedra Lisa-Waterfall Hike – 3/20/2015
[Three years later]: I had seen references to the Waterfall Hike in various places, but was unable to fine any detailed information, except the location of where it intersected with the Piedra Lisa Trail. The Hike Undaunted, Marlin and I … Continue reading
Cañada de las Milpas Hike – 02/21/2018
Exploring with Pat – headed for White Mesa Bike Trails and the two-track going north in the Cañada de las Milpas on the west side of Dragon Back. We planned to hike west across the Cañada and up onto the … Continue reading
Ponderosa Mesa Hike – 02/18/2018
Went looking for a hike with no snow or muddy roads, headed for FR 269 which goes up San Juan Canyon from the upper end of the village of Ponderosa. But … ’tis winter when the Forest Services closes many … Continue reading
Del Agua Hike – 03/22/2015
Feb 2018: This is another ‘looking back’ entry in our Hiking Journal. The Hike Statistics Total Distance: 5.13 miles Elevation: start 5,948 ft, maximum 7,168 ft, minimum 5,948 ft Gross gain: 1,222 ft. Aggregate ascending 1,855 ft, descending 1,855 ft … Continue reading
Cienega Canyon Hike – 04/19/2015
The Hike Feb 2018: This is another ‘looking back’ entry in our Hiking Journal. Statistics Total Distance: 7.22 miles Elevation: start 7,235 ft, maximum 9,229 ft, minimum 7,235 ft Gross gain: 1,224 ft. Aggregate ascending 2,716 ft, descending 2,717 ft … Continue reading
Mesa de Cuba Hike – 03/27/2015
Feb 2018: This is another ‘looking back’ entry in our Hiking Journal. This area has the most fascinating geology – rock formations, soil types, and an occasional piece of petrified wood. Just wandering around, we found so many interesting feats … Continue reading
Stable Mesa and Kiva Ruins Hike – 05/03/2015
This was our first foray into visiting Pueblo ruins in the Jemez Mountains based on a report from ondafringe, “Day Hike: Stable Mesa to Kiva Ruins“. I’ve since learned that these are the Tovakwa Pueblo ruins. The Drive In The … Continue reading
Finca las Nieves Tour (Oaxaca) – 01/27/2018
Spending a few days on the coast in Puerto Escondido during our trip to Oaxaca we came upon an interesting excursion – a visit to a coffee plantation. The Tour Felix was our guide, taking us to Finca las Nievas … Continue reading
Etla Valley Hike (Oaxaca) – 01/12/2018
The Lending Library in Oaxaca arranges for numerous hikes throughout the year. Jay and I joined a group for a hike in the Etla Valley, northwest from Oaxaca City. They provided vans from the City for a group of about … Continue reading