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Cienega Canyon Trails Hike – 08/08/2025

In all the years that we’ve been hiking, we never checked out trails from the Doc Long and Cienega Canyon picnic areas near the base of the road to Sandia Crest. We’ve discovered them, and will be returning – to … Continue reading

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Elk Creek Trail Hike – 08/03/2025

A second day escaping the very hot weather in Albuquerque, we returned to a favorite high-altitude region – Chama, NM and trails in the area (Cumbres Pass yesterday, this day beyond the Pass to Elk Creek. The Drive In We … Continue reading

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Cumbres Pass CDT South Hike – 08/02/2025

Escaping the very hot weather in Albuquerque, we returned to a favorite high-altitude region – Chama, NM and trails up on Cumbers Pass.  The Drive In We spent the weekend in Chama, lodging at the Little Rock House on Maple, … Continue reading

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Dark Canyon Hike – 07/25/2025

Introduction ‘Tis Friday, and we’re off to another trail, today to the Magdalena Mountains. We were seeking a trail with moderate elevation gain for 1.5 to 2.0 miles for an out-and-back hike; we’re back hiking regularly after nearly a year … Continue reading

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Tecolote Trail Hike – 07/11/2025

Pat & I are working ourselves back into hiking, after nearly a year off-trail, me with issues with stenosis. We’re rebuilding our hiking muscles with lots of walking along the Rio Grande (in the bosque) and getting out on a … Continue reading

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Sanford Creek Greenway Walkabout – 07/03/2025

Visiting Pat’s brother Steve and wife Sharon, they took us to one of their favorite places for a Walkabout. The Drive In I’m not one to give you directions around Wake Forest, so … check with GoogleEarth: “Sanford Creek Greenway”, … Continue reading

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White Oak Trail Hike – 07/06/2025

Visiting Virginia, in July??. Yes, after many years not accepting his invitation, we traveled to attend the annual Fourth of July bash hosted by my son James’ and his wife. And to visit daughter Valerie and family. The Drive In … Continue reading

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Survey Trail Hike – 07/18/2025

Introduction ‘Tis summer in Albuquerque, and .. we seek cooler conditions for our hikes. It can can expect such temperatures up on the Sandia Mountains, and .. it was in the low 60s when we got to the trailhead (at … Continue reading

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Oak Flat “Easy Pickin” Loop Hike – 06/20/2025

Introduction It is great to get back on the trail after many months dealing with medical issues. Oak Flat is a perfect area – well used smooth trails, generally smooth and with easy and minimal elevation changes. Plus, it isn’t … Continue reading

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Rio Cebolla Hike – 06/13/2025

Introduction After nearly a year off-trail, this is our first return to hiking – a short one but a step in rehabilitation from back issues that severely limited my mobility. It was a good choice – a seldom used two-track … Continue reading

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