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
Author: Marilyn Fixer
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
2024-09-26–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupValles Caldera National Preserve – Coyote Call and Beyond – Jemez Mountains Thu, 2024-09-26 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Views of the Valles Caldera, grassy areas with flowers, and the possibility of seeing some elk. Cautions: None Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may READ MORE
2024-09-25–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupLa Mesita Blanca – Big Arroyo Loop – Tohajillee Wed, 2024-09-25 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Red and yellow rock formations, huge white sandstone beehive domes, far mountain views and a surprise band of fossils in the big arroyo portion of the hike. Cautions: Walking off trail in soft sand with READ MORE
2024-09-18–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Oat – Hay Canyons To Bottom Long – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-09-18 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Pleasant hike up the valley, then up Oat Canyon for a descent down Hay covered with wildflowers in the spring, to a sensational viewpoint, then down to the valley below. Cautions: READ MORE
2024-09-12–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupSandia Crest To Del Agua – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2024-09-12 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Numerous openings providing views to the west. Beautiful colors of aspens in the spring and fall. Wildflowers. Cautions: Some uphill on the return portion of the hike. Web Page: Click here to go to the READ MORE
2024-09-11–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking Group Lower San Antonio to Cave – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-09-11 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Acres of wildflowers in the meadows and some fish to be seen in the creek. Also a cave. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view READ MORE
2024-09-04–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupBeyond Mesita De Ricardo – Ojito Wed, 2024-09-04 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Many sandstone formations and other rocky expanses, mesas and badlands areas. Interesting red cap rock area. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, READ MORE
2024-08-29–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupEast Fork Box Wade – Jemez Mountains Thu, 2024-08-29 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Wildflowers, aspens, and rock walls. Deep pools and waterfalls at “the Box.” Cautions: Bring trekking poles and water shoes. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, READ MORE
2024-08-28–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSandia Crest To Del Agua – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-08-28 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Numerous openings providing views to the west. Beautiful colors of aspens in the spring and fall. Wildflowers. Cautions: Some uphill on the return portion of the hike. Web Page: Click here to go to the READ MORE
2024-08-21–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Ellis – 10K – Del Agua Overlook – Survey – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-08-21 @ 8:30 AM Note that sign ups will start on Saturday, August 10, at 9 AM. Highlights: Nice views to east. Good hike for wildflowers and butterflies. Return trail nicely shaded. Cautions: READ MORE
2024-08-15–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupOat – Hay Canyons To Bottom Long – Jemez Mountains Thu, 2024-08-15 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Pleasant hike up the valley, then up Oat Canyon for a descent down Hay covered with wildflowers in the spring, to a sensational viewpoint, then down to the valley below. Cautions: Use of hiking READ MORE
2024-08-14–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupChallenge – Rocky Point – Klaus Trails – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-08-14 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: In the shade so cool on a hot day. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how to READ MORE
2024-08-07–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Crest House to North Peak – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-08-07 @ 8:30 AM Note that the center will be closed for employee training this week. They will still support our hike on this date. However, no one will be allowed inside the center (including bathrooms) and READ MORE