Category Archives: Years

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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