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Heron Lake Salmon Run Trail Hike – 10/05/2025

A short hike during a long weekend at Chama. The Drive In From Chama drive 11.8 miles south on US 84, turn right on NM 95 toward Heron Lake. There are multiple turnoffs for access to the Salmon Run Trail, … Continue reading

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Oak Flats-North Loop #1 – 09/19/2025

Getting back in the habit of weekly hikes, lately choosing to remain not far from home.  The Drive In From Albuquerque eastbound on I-40 exit at Tijeras onto NM 337 southbound (folks who have been in these parts for many … Continue reading

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Cienega Canyon PG Connector-Faulty- Cienega Trails Hike – 09/05/2025

Returning to the Cienega Canyon area, that we “discovered” recently. ‘Tis close to home but has nice trails and with a a bit of elevation for cooler temperatures. The Drive In Proceed as though you are going to Sandia Crest … Continue reading

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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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