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Piedra Lisa Trail North – 05/21/2023

Posted on June 16, 2023 by George Young

Another revisit to Placitas Trails with Jay, rekindling good memories – and enjoying the hikes. For our most recent hike, we intended to do Piedra Lisa but did NoName and Quartz Outcrop – this trip we made it to Piedra … Continue reading →

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NoName-Quartz Outcrop Trails Hike – 05/10/2023

Posted on June 16, 2023 by George Young

Returning again to trails where Jay and I first hiked together. The Drive In Again, we met at the Strip Mine Trailhead located just off of NM 165, 0.8 miles east of the Placitas Cafe (also Blades’ Bistro). From there, … Continue reading →

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Strip Mine Trail Hike – 05/02/2023

Posted on May 31, 2023 by George Young

I met Jay in our original hiking grounds – Placitas and the northern foothills to the Sandia Mountains. We revisited an old friend, the Strip Mine Trail, one of the very first hikes that we did together back in 2012, … Continue reading →

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Dale Ball Trail Hike – 04/23/2023

Posted on May 31, 2023 by George Young

I joined Jay in Santa Fe for a quick day hike followed by a good beer at his place. The Drive In Drive up Hyde Park Road (NM 475) from Santa Fe to the Sierra del Norte Trailhead; there is … Continue reading →

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Dale Ball Trails – Dorothy Stewart Trail Extended – 11/16/2022

Posted on May 31, 2023 by George Young

‘Tis great to go hiking with Jay again, this time on one of the Dale Ball Trails on the outskirts of Santa Fe – Dorothy Stewart Trail, with extension. The Drive In The trailhead is on Camino De Cruz Blanca … Continue reading →

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VC02-VC0201 Trails Hike – 05/24/2023

Posted on May 31, 2023 by George Young

During a two-night camping trip in Jemez Falls Campground, Jay and I headed into Valles Caldera for a mid-distance hike. Pat and Nancy (with Bo) remained at the campground, “chilling out”. The Drive In From the Campground, head east on … Continue reading →

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Las Conchas Trail Hike – 08/23/2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by George Young

Camped for 3 nights at the Jemez Falls Campground with Jay, Nancy, and Bo. After setting up at the campsite, we took a walkabout down a trail from our campsite towards Jemez Falls. On the 2nd day with Pat and … Continue reading →

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Las Vacas Trail Hike – 08/03/2022

Posted on August 28, 2022 by George Young

Our 2nd hike during a 3-day camping trip to San Pedro Parks, with Jay and Nancy and their new dog, Bo. ‘Tis a trail that we’ve hiked before, a very pleasant hike through open forest, past San Gregorio Reservoir and … Continue reading →

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Peñas Negras Trail Hike – 08/01/2022

Posted on August 27, 2022 by George Young

Our first hike in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness Area during a 3-night camping trip. Upon arrival, we set up camp in the Rio de las Vacas campground then did the Rio de las Vacas Walkabout along the Rio near … Continue reading →

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Rio de las Vacas Walkabout – 07/31/2022

Posted on August 13, 2022 by George Young

 A short walk out of Rio de las Vacas campground, in the afternoon after setting up camp with Jay and Nancy. This was a warmup for hiking the following 2 days in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. San Pedro Parks … Continue reading →

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