Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupPueblo Lateral South to Los Ranchos – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-01-30 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: This is a great year-round hike in the trees most of the way. Sights to see include interesting contents of back yards and local wildlife. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike READ MORE
Author: Marilyn Fixer
2025-01-29–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupThree Gun Spring – Sandia Mountain South Wed, 2025-01-29 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: One of the few Sandia mountain hikes that is doable in winter, due to its southern exposure. Cautions: Steep hike, bring trekking poles. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may READ MORE
2025-01-22–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupMichael Emery Trail Plus Loop – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2025-01-22 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: An easy walk in the foothills with a short excursion into the Sandia Wilderness Area. Cautions: Watch for bicycles! Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may READ MORE
2025-01-16–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupSan Lorenzo Side Canyon – Socorro Thu, 2025-01-16 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Box Canyon and amazing views. Cautions: Poles may be useful. There is serious rock scramble to get on the trail and an off-trail steep descent. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you READ MORE
2025-01-15–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSevilleta National Wildlife Refuge – Socorro Wed, 2025-01-15 @ 8:00 AMVariation: Bernardo stop Highlights: Multiple hikes near the Visitor’s Center. Great views of Ladron Peak, surrounding mountains, the Rio Grande Valley. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike READ MORE
2025-01-08–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupPaseo De Las Montanas South – Albuquerque Wed, 2025-01-08 @ 8:30 AMVariation: We will have coffee or brunch at Einstein’s Bagels mid-way. Highlights: Hike on a paved bike trail through various Albuquerque neighborhoods. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you READ MORE
2024-12-25–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupNo Hike, Center Closed – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-12-25 @ Highlights: Cautions: None Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how to do the actual hike, and download the hike GPS files. Hike Leader(s): Van Driver(s): READ MORE
2024-12-19–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupBosque del Apache – Canyon Trail – Socorro Thu, 2024-12-19 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: A 360 degree view, including an overlook of the Bosque del Apache. Cautions: Some steep sections, so bring your hiking poles. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view READ MORE
2024-12-18–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSandstone Bluffs Long Loop – El Malpais Wed, 2024-12-18 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Views of El Malpais lava flows; petroglyphs, great Sandstone Arch. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how to do the actual READ MORE
2024-12-11–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupLos Volcanos – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-12-11 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Visit three volcano cinder cones on the west mesa in Petroglyph National Monument. Great views in all directions. A magical place on a foggy, snowy day. Cautions: Hiking sticks recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to the READ MORE
2024-12-05–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupCorrales Bosque North – Corrales Thu, 2024-12-05 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: In the fall there is Cottonwood color, and in winter Sandhill Cranes along the Rio Grande. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how READ MORE
2024-12-04–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupRio Grande Nature Center North – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-12-04 @ 8:15 AMVariation: Aldo Leopoldo Bosque Highlights: Walk along the Bosque. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how to do the actual hike, and download READ MORE
2024-11-27–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupStrip Mine Loop – Placitas Wed, 2024-11-27 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Views of the Sandias, pinon and juniper-covered hills, colorful rock formations, and, far in the distance, the Jemez and Nacimiento Mountains, along with Cabezon and Mount Taylor. Cautions: Trekking poles will help with the steep sections of READ MORE
2024-11-21–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupChaco Canyon NHP — Pueblo Alto Trail – Northwest New Mexico Thu, 2024-11-21 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Chaco Canyon NHP, a World Heritage Site since 1987, should definitely be on your bucket list, especially doing it at low cost, being with a group of friends and not having to drive.. READ MORE
2024-11-20–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupPiedra Lisa South – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2024-11-20 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Great views of the Rincon Mountains, spectacular views of the nearly vertical northwest face of the Sandias (The Shield), Sandia Crest, Mt. Taylor, and the city. Cautions: Rather steep hike, so trekking poles are recommended. Web Page: READ MORE
2024-11-13–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupPiedra Lisa North – Del Agua Loop – Placitas Wed, 2024-11-13 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Lots of variation in terrain and plant life, as well as stunning views to the west. Cautions: Trekking poles recommended. Some stream crossings and climbing on rocks. Steep narrow rocky trail on the READ MORE
2024-10-30–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Wed, 2024-10-30 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: A well-marked forested trail along the ridges of the Manzanita Mountain foothills close to Albuquerque. Cautions: In winter, the trail may be covered with snow/ice. Therefore, hike trekking poles and/or boot traction devices are highly READ MORE
2024-10-24–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupAh-shi-sle-pah Badlands – Northwest New Mexico Thu, 2024-10-24 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Hundreds of hoodoos and other formations in this Wilderness Study Area. Cautions: Some difficult terrain and steep pitches. Trekking poles recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike READ MORE
2024-10-23–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSeven Springs – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-10-23 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Stream through open green valley lined by pines and sandstone cliffs. Wildflowers and fish. Cautions: Cattle graze in the riparian area so beware the many cow pies. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where READ MORE
2024-10-16–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group4th of July – Manzano Mountains East Wed, 2024-10-16 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Great views of the Rincon Mountains, spectacular views of the nearly vertical northwest face of the Sandias (The Shield), Sandia Crest, Mt. Taylor, and the city. Colorful maple leaves in fall. Cautions: Hiking poles recommended READ MORE