Hwy 485, which I had never taken before. As you come up Hwy 4 past the Jemez Pueblo, you turn left and immediately go over a bridge. If you get to Jemez Springs, you passed it. It was SPECTACULAR. I am kicking myself for never going that way before. Anyway, there were some cool New Mexico-style red rocks and cottonwoods and ponderosas. What more could you ask for? Maybe tunnels in rocks? Yup, got those too.
The truck that goes everywhere. Her name is Toots. 
Deep canyon with whitewater and some very deformed rocks. I wish I knew more about geology. 
I love the Jemez!
The camping buddies. 
In the morning, we had some superb breakfast burritos and then went for a long hike up a long-abandoned road or mining trail or something. It followed a canyon up to the top. More impressive cliffs and very large hawks flying about. Coming down (not on a trail) was a bit of an adventure in Chacos, but that is why I am an expert butt-slider when I encounter very steep slopes. This particular slope definitely merited butt-sliding. We finished it off with a dip in the stream and then some pie and coffee at my favorite Jemez cafe, The Laughing Lizard. Good times were had by all.
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Sounds like a great weekend. We still haven't made it up to that part of NM. Hopefully we'll get there soon!
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