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Tag Archives: Jay
No Name Hike – 02/12/2017
This was a return to a trail that we’ve done before, back in 2013 and 2014. Close to Placitas and the Cafe where we regularly meet for breakfast before hiking, it is a good workout. The Hike From parking … Continue reading
Ojito Mesa/South Hike – 02/05/2017
Having exhausted the hiking tracks from others, we’re setting off on our own in the Ojito Wilderness area. This time we explored a prominent mesa south of Cabezon Road and the boundary of the Wilderness. Using an exploration via Google … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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