Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupNorth Valley Ditch Hike – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-04-10 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Enjoy horse ranches and farms with exotic animals along the irrigation ditches of Los Ranchos. Foliage in fall, geese and cranes in winter. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you READ MORE
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2025-04-03–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled from Center. See Ad-Hoc hike instead for this date. – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-04-03 @ Variation: (Planned: Three Gun Spring) 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 READ MORE
2025-04-02–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupEmbudo Foothills Loop – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2025-04-02 @ 8:30 AMVariation: Looking for flowers as we hike. Highlights: Views of the city and the Sandias; wildflowers in season. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike READ MORE
2025-03-27–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupPueblo Lateral South to Los Ranchos – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-03-27 @ 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
2025-03-27–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupPueblo Lateral South to Los Ranchos – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-03-27 @ 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
2025-03-26–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupCerrillos Hills State Park – Cerrillos Wed, 2025-03-26 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Panoramic views of the Ortiz and Sandia mountains; mineral spring; historical mines. Possible guided tour by Park Ranger. Cautions: Mines are deep but sturdy railings around openings; some steep sections; bring trekking poles. Web Page: Click here to READ MORE
2025-03-26–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupCerrillos Hills State Park – Cerrillos Wed, 2025-03-26 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Panoramic views of the Ortiz and Sandia mountains; mineral spring; historical mines. Possible guided tour by Park Ranger. Cautions: Mines are deep but sturdy railings around openings; some steep sections; bring trekking poles. Web Page: Click here to READ MORE
2025-03-19–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupRio Grande Trails from Montano – Albuquerque Wed, 2025-03-19 @ 8:30 AM 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 READ MORE
2025-03-13–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupLa Leña Southeast Loop – Cabezon Thu, 2025-03-13 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: A wander along the edge of a low mesa. There are spectacular views of the Rio Puerco Valley, Cabezon Peak and various rock formations. Cautions: Bring hiking poles for the steep sections. Web Page: Click here to go READ MORE
2025-03-12–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupLas Huertas Open Space – Placitas Wed, 2025-03-12 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Pleasant loop hike where you will encounter tame “wild” horses and hike arroyos and ridges. 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
2025-03-05–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupLa Leña South Loop – Cabezon Wed, 2025-03-05 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Spectacular views of the Rio Puerco Valley, Cabezon Peak and various rock formations, some with odd eggshell forms and hollows or pits in them and some “mushroom” rocks. Cautions: Most of hike off trail. Bring hiking READ MORE
2025-02-26–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupDomingo Baca To Waterfall – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2025-02-26 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Good views of Mt. Taylor, Cabezon, and the Ladrones. A babbling brook makes for a pleasant hike. In spring, even a waterfall! Cautions: Trekking poles will be helpful for the one steep section near the top. READ MORE
2025-02-19–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupAldridge Petroglyphs Alternate – El Malpais Wed, 2025-02-19 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Outstanding petroglyph panels, ranch ruin, pueblo ruin. Follow an old two track road and elk trails along arroyos. Cautions: Bring hiking poles for stability in the steep sections. Web Page: Click here to go to the READ MORE
2025-02-13–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupArroyo del Tajo Loop – Socorro Thu, 2025-02-13 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Arroyo to a spectacular notch in a rugged ridge. Cautions: The hike is off trail. Poles may be useful. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead READ MORE
2025-02-12–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSanta Fe River – Rail Trails – Santa Fe Wed, 2025-02-12 @ 9:30 AMVariation: Hike shortened to 5-51/2 miles. Lunch at a restaurant, , meet at Montaño station and sign in with leader at 9:30 for 9:44 train Highlights: Hike parts of two major bike trails in Santa Fe. Cautions: READ MORE
2025-02-05–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupAlameda Open Space North – Albuquerque Wed, 2025-02-05 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: The Rio Grande, various birds and other wildlife, and North Valley horse stables, homes, and mansions. Cautions: None Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, READ MORE
2025-01-30–BCSC – Hike Notice
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
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