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Llano Grande Hike – 01/13/2017
This is a delayed posting (May 2018) of a hike at Llano Grande, Oaxaca, Mexico during our first visit to Oaxaca (Jan 2017). We joined a popular group, Hoofing it In Oaxaca who arranges hiking and other expeditions from the … Continue reading
Ox Canyon Hike – 04/08/2017
On Sunday, the second day of our two-nights in Manzano Mountains State Campground we headed for the Ox Canyon trail. We chose it over Kayser Mill or Spruce Spring because on the topo map it appeared to be not as … Continue reading
Red Canyon Hike – 04/08/2017
This weekend Jay and I set up our R-Pod camper at the Manzano Mountains State Campground, as a shakedown for future trips further afield. And it brought us near to four of the fine trails in the Manzano Mountains. … Continue reading
Volcanoes Hike – 04/05/2017
Looking for a place not too far, for an afternoon walk/hike, we chose the Volcanoes, part of the Petroglyph National Monument and Albuquerque’s Open Space Lands. ‘Tis only 15 miles or so from home, and has nice trails around the … Continue reading
South Crest Trail Hike – 04/02/2017
After 3 days of rain and snowy weather in the mountains, we chose this trail out of Tijeras Canyon expecting it to be less muddy – and it was, thanks to the surface that is more rocky than many trails … Continue reading
Three Gun Springs Hike – 03/30/2017
Great hike for Pat and me, returning to this trail which takes us into the south end of the Sandia Mountains, with great views across the Manzanitas to the Manzanos and Tierra Grande. The Hike Statistics Total Distance: 3.6 … Continue reading
Piedra Lisa South-Fletcher Hike – 11/01/2015
This was a great hike, one we’ve wanted to do for a while. It is one of 3 trails, spurs off of Piedra Lisa. The Drive In We approached it from the south on the Piedra Lisa trail, then … Continue reading
Eye of the Sandias Hike – 12/10/2015
Eye of the Sandias is a trail very close to Albuquerque, with the trailhead at the eastern end of Copper Road. ‘Tis an area of numerous trails, well used by neighbors and visitors to this part of Albuquerque’s Open Space. … Continue reading
Puye Tour – 01/25/2016
This was a day trip out of Albuquerque, with lunch in Santa Fe on the way to Puye. After checking in with the Welcome Center on NM 30, we were directed up to the Visitor’s Center below ruins site. Since … Continue reading
Piedra Lisa North Hike – 02/14/2016
The snow had gone, but there was still ice down in the shady sections of the canyon. ‘Twas a good hike, nice cool temperature. The Hike Statistics Total Distance: 1.50 miles Elevation: start 6,017 ft, maximum 6,509 ft, minimum 6,017 … Continue reading