60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque: Including Santa Fe, Mount Taylor, and San Lorenzo Canyon
Stephen Ausherman
Feb 2012 · Menasha Ridge Press
Ebook
384
Pages
About this ebook
This newly updated and revised edition of 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Albuquerque hits classic trails and uncovers paths where no guidebook has gone before. This is the essential guide to north-central New Mexico, from the black lava badlands in El Malpais National Monument to the cool aspens in Santa Fe National Forest. Explore newly opened lands in the Ojito Wilderness and the Valles Caldera, or revisit the past with nostalgic walks along the Rio Grande and Route 66. Hikes lead to ancient pueblos, ghost towns, slot canyons, strange hoodoos and other treasures in the heart of New Mexico, all just a daytrip or less from the Duke City.
Each chapter serves as both a navigational aide and an interpretive guide to familiarize hikers with wondrous destinations in the Land of Enchantment. This comprehensive guidebook outlines the level of difficulty for each hike, and includes extensive maps and trail profiles to assist hiking enthusiasts and day-trippers alike. Experience the Rio Grande, old Route 66, ancient pueblos, ghost towns, and other charms of the area with this essential guide.
Each chapter serves as both a navigational aide and an interpretive guide to familiarize hikers with wondrous destinations in the Land of Enchantment. This comprehensive guidebook outlines the level of difficulty for each hike, and includes extensive maps and trail profiles to assist hiking enthusiasts and day-trippers alike. Experience the Rio Grande, old Route 66, ancient pueblos, ghost towns, and other charms of the area with this essential guide.
About the author
Stephen Ausherman received a 2008 New Visions Award from the New Mexico Film Office for his video art project, Kammer 2.1.
He was an Artist-in-Residence for C-Scape at Cape Cod National Seashore, MA (2010); Blue Sky Project in Woodstock, IL (2008); Cornucopia Art Center in Lanesboro, MN (2007).
He also served as the 2005 Writer-in-Residence for Bernheim Forest, KY; Devils Tower National Monument, WY; Buffalo National River, AR.
His books include 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque (2008, 2012), Fountains of Youth, a novel (2006), and Restless Tribes, travel stories (2004).
In pursuit of stories as a freelance journalist, Ausherman interviewed witchdoctors in the foothills of Kilimanjaro and crisscrossed Iraq in an Oldsmobile. He also taught English in Korea (1994-96) and China (1989-90).
He has been recognized in various communities for his work with children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Born in China and raised in North Carolina, Ausherman took an unscheduled detour to New Mexico in 1996. He has lived there ever since.
He was an Artist-in-Residence for C-Scape at Cape Cod National Seashore, MA (2010); Blue Sky Project in Woodstock, IL (2008); Cornucopia Art Center in Lanesboro, MN (2007).
He also served as the 2005 Writer-in-Residence for Bernheim Forest, KY; Devils Tower National Monument, WY; Buffalo National River, AR.
His books include 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque (2008, 2012), Fountains of Youth, a novel (2006), and Restless Tribes, travel stories (2004).
In pursuit of stories as a freelance journalist, Ausherman interviewed witchdoctors in the foothills of Kilimanjaro and crisscrossed Iraq in an Oldsmobile. He also taught English in Korea (1994-96) and China (1989-90).
He has been recognized in various communities for his work with children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Born in China and raised in North Carolina, Ausherman took an unscheduled detour to New Mexico in 1996. He has lived there ever since.
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