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Osha Spring Trail Hike – 12/20/2015

This was our second hike on the Osha Spring Trail.  As on the earlier outing (Osha Spring Trail Hike), we’re anticipating a future hike to the Land’s End Mine.  The day was chilly with snow flurries, and a muddy trail … Continue reading

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Paliza Canyon & Goblin Colony Hike – 7/19/2015

One of our early trips into the Jemez.   The Hike This hike is an easy one, leaving the parking area on a two-track, past some strip mines and what looks like the ruins of a one-room Pueblo structure.  We … Continue reading

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Dinosaur Dig Hike – 01/29/2017

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

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

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

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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El Cerrito Walkabout – 12/18/2016

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

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

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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No Name Hike – 02/10/2013

This canyon and its trail are not identified on any references we’ve been able to find. So, we named it “No Name”. Statistics Total Distance: 1.75 miles Elevation: 6,091 start, 6.556 maximum, 6,091 minimum Gross gain: 465 ft.  Aggregate ascending … Continue reading

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