Category Archives: Years

Paliza Canyon & Goblin Colony Hike – 09/09/2015

Posted on February 2, 2017 by George Young

This is an easy hike up a Forest Road that follows Paliza Canyon from the Paliza Campground north into the Jemez Mountains.  It passes 2 or 3 old mining sites on the way to a Y – take the one … Continue reading →

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Dinosaur Dig Hike – 01/29/2017

Posted on February 1, 2017 by George Young

Another beautiful day in the amazing Ojito Wilderness.  Temperature was a bit chilly leaving the car, 38 F, with just enough breeze to make us bundle up with gloves and ear coverings.  As always happens here in the Mountain West, … Continue reading →

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Piedra Lisa Trail (North) Hike – 03/03/2013

Posted on January 31, 2017 by George Young

One of our early hikes, checking out trails out of Placitas, on the north end of the Sandia Mountains. Statistics Total Distance: 2.97 miles Elevation: 6,072 start, 6,944 maximum, 6072 minimum Gross gain: 972 ft.  Aggregate  ascending 1,989 ft, descending: 2,290 ft Maximum … Continue reading →

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Hoodoo Pines Hike – 01/08/2017

Posted on January 31, 2017 by George Young

A sunny but a bit chilly day, with Jay and his friend Riha. The Ojito Wilderness is great for winter-time hiking, too hot in the summer. The Hike We think we are heading towards the Dinosaur Dig but found ourselves … Continue reading →

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Otero Canyon Hike – 01/02/2017

Posted on January 3, 2017 by George Young

Got a late start today, so chose a trail close to Albuquerque, plus rain and snow yesterday would have made unpaved roads too difficult.  We’ve avoided these trails up South 14 out of Tijeras because they are used so much … Continue reading →

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Flying with Lanny – Los Lunas to Chaco Canyon – 12/19/2016

Posted on December 31, 2016 by George Young

‘Tho this BLOG in about hiking, it is also about seeing New Mexico.  And flying is a superb way to see more if it, if not so close at hand.  And it is a great way to identify places to … Continue reading →

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El Cerrito Walkabout – 12/18/2016

Posted on December 30, 2016 by George Young

Went today to El Cerrito del Llano, where Pat & I are building our straw bale cabin.   The Hike To make it a “hike”, Jay & I walked the perimeter of our “El Cerrito”.  Snow had fallen the day … Continue reading →

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Del Agua-Piedra Lisa North Hike – 03/09/2013

Posted on December 18, 2016 by George Young

One of our early hikes, checking out trails out of Placitas, on the north end of the Sandia Mountains. Published in March 2019. Statistics Total Distance: 4.10 miles Elevation: 5,936 start, 7,043 maximum, 7,043 minimum Gross gain: 1,107 ft.  Aggregate … Continue reading →

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Three Gun Springs Hike – 05/05/2013

Posted on December 18, 2016 by George Young

Total Distance: 4.63 miles Elevation: 6,926 start, 8,218 maximum, 6,296 minimum Gross gain: 1,292 ft.  Aggregate ups & downs:  ascending 1,827 ft, descending: 1,821 ft Maximum slope: 43% ascending, 47% descending, 13% average Duration: 3:30 If you haven’t explored these hiking tracks with … Continue reading →

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Pino Trail Hike – 08/12/2012

Posted on December 18, 2016 by George Young

An early hike Pat & I made in Albuquerque’s Elena Gallegos Open Space.  One of more than a dozen Open Space lands, Elena Gallegos has numerous hiking and biking trails within it’s boundaries, and trailheads for trails into the Sandia … Continue reading →

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