We went on a camping trip to Red River, NM and decided to go on this trail. Lina set the pace and it was a very nice trail until it started raining and hailing. We probably shouldn’t have driven the roads up to it in Lina’s Mini Cooper. Here are the stats: Distance: 2.8 Miles
100 Hikes in New Mexico The Mountaineers Books Scattered in New Mexico’s national forests are eleven hot springs where hikers can soak in naturally heated water bubbling out of the ground. One concentration of springs is located int he Jemez Mountains. McCauley Hot Spring is a delightful series of pools that lies in the Jemez
100 Hikes in New Mexico The Mountaineers Books Petroglyph National Monument lies on the very edge of the sprawling western edge of Albuquerque. Along a snaking escarpment of black volcanic boulders, the monument protects an extraordinary collection of more than 15,000 petroglyphs. The artists range from nomadic hunters who visited the site more than two
100 Hikes in New Mexico The Mountaineers Books Petroglyph National Monument lies on the very edge of the sprawling western edge of Albuquerque. Along a snaking escarpment of black volcanic boulders, the monument protects an extraordinary collection of more than 15,000 petroglyphs. The artists range from nomadic hunters who visited the site more than two
This was much more like it! Very fun trail with lots of great views. A great start of the season hike! From the website: (2.2 miles) This trail takes visitors through native Chihuahuan desert and into Solitude Canyon, a deep ravine carved into sandstone by flash floods over the ages. Scenic vistas of the canyon and
I started on this trail and watched some people doing the bug swat dance. When I asked if they were dancing for flies or mosquitos, they said “Mosquitoes!” I immediately turned on a dime and they complimented my decision. Bring bug-spray on this one. From the website (1.7 miles) – Walk along a former
This was the second trail of the day. Pretty boring stroll. From the website: (1 mile) – This trail takes you into a restored section of cottonwood savannah and salt grass meadow along a historic channel of the Rio Grande. This restoration is a work in progress that is a tribute to late refuge biologist
Brad recommended we check this place out. Lina left home early and I headed over on my own. A nice place, but it would be much better if I was a birder, I expect. Boardwalk Trail From the website (.75 miles) This trail takes you across a semi-permanent wetland that has year-round wildlife viewing opportunities. Cattails
“100 Hikes inNew Mexico – Second Edition” by Craig Martin Published by The Mountaineers Books Caja Del Rio Canyon Distance: 6.0 miles, day hike Difficulty: Easy Hiking Time: 3 hours Elevation: 5,450 to 5,850 feet “The trailless route along Canada Ancha through Caja del Rio Canyon leads through a small volcano.