Tag Archives: Jay

San Antonio Canyon North Hike – 11/12/2017

On this day, we set out to explore FR 144 beyond our previous furthest hike, Pony Canyon. Specifically, we chose a route down into San Antonio Canyon, following a two-track depicted on the Topo maps. We didn’t know what to … Continue reading

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Barleycito-Barley Canyons Hike – 10/15/2017

We headed to these favorite canyons in the Jemez, hoping to catch the aspen in their full fall color.  And we did.  But on the way, the cottonwood trees in San Antonio canyon, all the way from Jemez Pueblo to … Continue reading

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Pony Canyon Hike – 09/24/2017

The Hike We returned to Pony Canyon, having hiked it back in May 2017. We were hoping to catch the aspen in their full fall color – we were early for the ‘show’, but found other plants showing their colors.  … Continue reading

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Lower Pine Hike – 10/01/2017

Today we needed a hike for a short day, closer to ‘home’ than the Jemez or San Pedro Parks.  Opted to hit a trail on the northwest section of the Cedro Peak area of the Sandia Ranger District.  The Drive … Continue reading

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Noname Hike – 09/17/2017

Returned to Noname Canyon (a name that we have given it, since we can’t find a name on any maps) for a short day.  The trail goes up a narrow canyon with numerous stretches that are quite rocky. It does … Continue reading

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Palomas Trail Hike – 09/10/2017

This is our second foray into the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. The Drive In ‘Tis quite a drive, to Cuba, then east on NM 126 (10 mi, paved), then left onto FR 70, same as going to San Gregorio Lake.  … Continue reading

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Telephone Canyon Mesa Hike – 09/03/2017

This hike was to explore further the canyons and mesas in this northwestern quadrant of the Jemez Mountains.  The Hike We started at a bend in NM 126, where we had started the Telephone Canyon Plus hike back in June. … Continue reading

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San Gregorio Lake Hike – 08/20/2017

Before the weather turns colder, and snow comes to the Jemez, and having hiked in all of the canyons off of the Rio Cebolla, we headed to the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. This is a most beautiful area, with higher … Continue reading

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Bear Canyon Hike – 08/06/2017

Introduction Continuing to explore the wonderful canyons in the Jemez Mountains north of La Cueva, on this day we tackled Bear Canyon and a smaller canyon just south of Bear (I’ll call it “Little Bear”). Unable to find a GPS … Continue reading

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Holiday Mesa Hike – 07/26/2015

This was a memorable hike.  The goal was to visit the Kwastiyukwa  (Great Footprint) Ruins on Holiday Mesa.  We made a valiant try, but with the elevation gain, distance, and summer heat we gave out in the face of another … Continue reading

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