This past August, I hiked the Northern New Mexico Loop that starts and ends in Santa Fe, NM.
This loop, by the same person who created the well-known "Grand Enchantment Trail", encompasses a journey through the unique northern New Mexico landscape of 13k foot peaks, red rock delights, open grasslands, aspens, and ponderosas. In addition, some magnificent food, history, and a cultural blend greats any traveler on this path.
I wrote up my typical post-trip overview with the usual planning info, gear overview for the interested, logistics, some waxing poetic (of course), and a glut of photos.
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