Category Archives: Years

Palomas Peak Hike – 05/01/2016

‘Twas a cloudy, windy day in New Mexico.  None the less, the dauntless duo set off to hike a new trail, Palomas Peak.  Not to disappoint us, the dreary day on the mountain brought — a steady fall of snow … Continue reading

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Del Agua-Piedra Lisa North Hike – 04/24/2016

This hike is an old standby for Jay and me, having made this loop a few times in the past.     The Hike The weather was perfect – sunny, cool, no wind ’til late in the hike.  There was … Continue reading

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Placitas Knobs Hike – 04/17/2016

  Today Jay and I explored new territory in the Placitas area. We started with a track from an ASCHG hike, “Placitas Knobs“.  But a short distance into the hike, Jay recalled his visit to the area some years ago … Continue reading

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Crest of Montezuma Hike – 2/28/2016

We’ve looked “longingly” at the Crest of Montezuma as we’ve driven from Placitas to the east side of the Sandia Mountains, thinking – there must be some hiking there.  This winter I  came across a report, “Bushwacking up and down … Continue reading

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Eye of the Sandias Hike – 2/21/2016

This trail is in the southwest corner of the Sandia Mountains. The trailhead is at the end of Copper Avenue. It is a loop trail; we went about it in a counterclockwise direction. It is largely open, with cholla, prickly … Continue reading

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Mano Trail Hike – 3/6/2016

This trail is in the southwest corner of the mountains. There are two approaches to the trailhead, from Embudo Canyon and our choice, from the east end of Copper Avenue. This is a loop trail; we proceeded in a counterclockwise … Continue reading

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Red Canyon, Manzano Crest, Spruce Spring Backpack – 05/12/2015

This was my first backpacking trip since high school – one overnight on the crest of the Manzano Mountains.  And with Marlin who has backpacking experience – great help with logistics and confidence. (Updated later – in 2019.) The Hike … Continue reading

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