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Summer is upon us and with it the lure of the wilderness. Adding to our earlier list of great hikes, here are eight more excursions that mirror the beauty and diversity of northern New Mexico. Bring plenty of water, power bars, sunscreen, a camera, as well as a map and guide book. Again, we thank the authors of Day Hikes In the Santa Fe Area for their comprehensive overview and helpful hints, for which this article is indebted.

ASPEN VISTA – If altitude isn’t a problem, this is an easy, gradual climb that starts at 10,000 feet on a dirt road (Aspen Vista Road) and winds through groves...

Monday, June 9, 2008
by Michael French and Bill Oehlschlager (Photographer) • SantaFe.com

When visiting or moving to a new city finding new routes or loops is often a runner's top priority. There is always the standby of the High School or College track, but running 1/4 mile oval loops is not everyone's cup of tea. We've assembled several options for road and trail runners in Santa Fe.

Santa Fe is located at 7000 feet (2133 meters) in the High Desert of New Mexico at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. That means two important things: less air and more sun. If you travel from sea level to Santa Fe you will be breathing air that is about 20% less dense than you are...

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
courtesy of The Running Hub