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Puye Tour – 01/25/2016

Posted on March 29, 2017 by George Young

This was a day trip out of Albuquerque, with lunch in Santa Fe on the way to Puye.  After checking in with the Welcome Center on NM 30, we were directed up to the Visitor’s Center below ruins site.  Since … Continue reading →

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Ghost Ranch-Chimney Rock Hike – 03/16/2017

Posted on March 25, 2017 by George Young

For the second day of our trip to Abiquiú, after spending the night at the Abiquiú Inn in a very nice room with a gas fireplace, we headed to the Ghost Ranch.  We had stopped by the day before, so we … Continue reading →

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Plaza Blanca Hike – 3/15/2017

Posted on March 25, 2017 by George Young

On the spur of a moment, Pat & I headed off to Abiquiú for a couple of days.  We had flown over it out of Santa Fe a year ago, so now to see the area on the ground.  Our … Continue reading →

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Foothills-Copper Trailhead Hike- 03/31/2016

Posted on March 14, 2017 by George Young

A retro-post. The Hike Statistics Total Distance:  2.06 miles Elevation: start 5,926 ft, maximum 6,202 ft,  minimum 5,926 ft Gross gain: 76 ft.  Aggregate ascending 439 ft, descending: 440 ft Maximum slope: 30% ascending, 37% descending, 7% average Duration: 0:47 … Continue reading →

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Mesita Blanca Expedition – 03/08/2016

Posted on March 14, 2017 by George Young

An after-the-fact post of this hike that Pat and I made before I started the BLOG. The Hike Statistics Total Distance:  1.39 miles Elevation: start 5,845 ft, maximum 5,906 ft,  minimum 5,906 ft Gross gain: 61 ft.  Aggregate ascending 251 … Continue reading →

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Foothills-Copper Trailhead Hike- 04/02/2016

Posted on March 13, 2017 by George Young

An afternoon hike, just to get outdoors.  ‘Tis wonderful to have such scenic surroundings with easy trails at the very outskirts of the city. The Hike Statistics Total Distance:  2.09 miles Elevation: start 5,924 ft, maximum 6,219 ft,  minimum 5,924 … Continue reading →

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White Mesa Bike Trails Hike – 03/09/2017

Posted on March 10, 2017 by George Young

A beautiful spring day in the Land of Enchantment:  70 degrees, light breeze, lots of sunshine.  Great day for Pat and me to head out for a hike, to the nearby White Mesa Bike Trails. The Hike We hiked the … Continue reading →

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Woodpile at Mesita de Ricardo Hike – 02/17/2017

Posted on February 20, 2017 by George Young

I have looked forward to going with Pat into the Ojito Wilderness.  For our first visit I chose to return to the Mesita de Ricardo hike on which Jay and I came across a collection of petrified wood.   The … Continue reading →

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Bonita Canyon & Flourite Mine Expedition – 6/13/2016

Posted on February 3, 2017 by George Young

The objective of this expedition was to drive through this northeastern part of the Zuni mountains, destination a mine from many years ago that produced flourite.  These mountains are quite different from the Sandia, Manzano, and Jemez ranges – they … Continue reading →

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Paliza Canyon & Goblin Colony Hike – 09/09/2015

Posted on February 2, 2017 by George Young

This is an easy hike up a Forest Road that follows Paliza Canyon from the Paliza Campground north into the Jemez Mountains.  It passes 2 or 3 old mining sites on the way to a Y – take the one … Continue reading →

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