Gutierrez Canyon Micro-Brewery Ride

I invited two of my riding companions to join me on a ride at one of my favorite local riding locales, Gutierrez Canyon.

Judith and Bucket, Me and Apache, Yvonne and Etta Bay.

The Three Caballeros getting ready to head out onto the trail.

Every year, the Albuquerque Open Space and it's volunteers, build new trails in Guiterrez Canyon, so it's always so fun to head out and discover a new section of trail. The trails have been designed so thoughtfully and are always beautiful with pretty scenery.

The vistas are often spectacular!

And the trails are never flat and boring.

Climbing up to the top of the ridge, Apache and I in the lead.

We took turns leading. I always enjoyed the view of Bucket's spotted bum when Judith led.

Gorgeous New Mexico skies!

Cedro Peak in the distance.

Judith likes to take pictures as much as I do.

We stopped for lunch beneath the tall Ponderosas.

Yvonne.

Judith.

Bucket enjoying some affection.

Apache and I waiting to head out on the trails after lunch.

Breathtaking vistas!

Both sides of the Sandia Mountains are beautiful in their own way. But I love the eastern green side the best.

Riding 'round the bend.

Apache and I just moseying down the trail.

Judith and Bucket across the ravine.

Yvonne and Etta Bay bringing up the rear.

My favorite views! Between the Ears!

And I've got to sneak in a trail selfie, of course!

Here we come!

Lovely trail meandering through the trees.

Riding down into the new trail diversion just built this past summer.

It can look a bit intimidating, but if my One Eye Wonder Horse can do it...so can you!

I even took a photo of Yvonne from halfway down.

Apache enjoying a cool drink of water post-ride beside the trailer.

After unsaddling and watering our horses, we walked over to the micro-brewery next door to the parking area to enjoy some cold beers.

Cheers! To a Great Ride!!

Apache and Etta Bay, BFFs, hanging out beside my trailer.

Notice the micro-brewery in the background. How cool is it to have a micro-brewery right beside the trailhead?!

Life is Good!!