Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupCarlito Springs Open Space – Sandia Mountain South Thu, 2025-06-12 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: It is worth the short trip to see the lovely rock-lined pools and historic structures. The trail itself is well laid-out with interesting terrain, enough hills for exercise, and excellent views. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click READ MORE
Author: Marilyn Fixer
2025-06-11–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Cancelled – Albuquerque Wed, 2025-06-11 @ 8:30 AMHighlights: 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): Marilyn Warrant Van READ MORE
2025-06-05–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupLa Luz Spur – Kiwanis Cabin Loop – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2025-06-05 @ 8:15 AMVariation: New Hike leader: Carl Gervais Highlights: A delightful, mostly shaded summer hike with spectacular views, wildflowers and possibly some wildlife. Cautions: Some portions with narrow trail and steep dropoffs. Hiking poles recommended. Web Page: READ MORE
2025-05-29–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupContinental Divide Trail FR193 North – Mount Taylor Thu, 2025-05-29 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Great vistas from the trail. Magnificent ponderosa pines and aspen groves. Views of Mount Taylor and interesting “Animal Inn” signs on trees. Cautions: Trekking poles good to use but not necessary for those who do not READ MORE
2025-05-28–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupCarlito Springs Open Space – Sandia Mountain South Wed, 2025-05-28 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: It is worth the short trip to see the lovely rock-lined pools and historic structures. The trail itself is well laid-out with interesting terrain, enough hills for exercise, and excellent views. Cautions: None. Web READ MORE
2025-05-29–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupContinental Divide Trail FR193 North – Mount Taylor Thu, 2025-05-29 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Great vistas from the trail. Magnificent ponderosa pines and aspen groves. Views of Mount Taylor and interesting “Animal Inn” signs on trees. Cautions: Trekking poles good to use but not necessary for those who do not READ MORE
2025-05-28–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupCarlito Springs Open Space – Sandia Mountain South Wed, 2025-05-28 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: It is worth the short trip to see the lovely rock-lined pools and historic structures. The trail itself is well laid-out with interesting terrain, enough hills for exercise, and excellent views. Cautions: None. Web READ MORE
2025-05-22–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupPiedra Lisa North – Del Agua Loop – Placitas Thu, 2025-05-22 @ 8:15 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 return. Web READ MORE
2025-05-15–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEl Morro – El Calderon Cinder Cone – El Malpais Thu, 2025-05-15 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Multi-hike. See individual hike descriptions. Cautions: Multi-hike. See individual hike descriptions. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how to do READ MORE
2025-05-14–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Oat – Hay Canyons To Bottom Long – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2025-05-14 @ 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
2025-05-08–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupGriegos Drain North from Matthew – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-05-08 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Shady hike along an irrigation ditch. 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 READ MORE
2025-04-16–PDSCW – Hike Report
PDSCW Hike Report Ponderosa Trail At Juan Tomas – Cedro Peak 2025-04-16 Hike Report Sent By: Marilyn Fixer Hike Distance (mi): 4Elevation Change (ft): 258Total Uphill (ft): 265Total Downhill (ft): 265 Report: It was a beautiful spring day as 6 hikers headed off to a hike in the Cedro Peak region. As we hiked, we READ MORE
2025-05-01–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupArmijo Canyon – Faulty – Sulphur Canyon Loop – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2025-05-01 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Fairly level hike on east side of Sandias; interesting travertine rock formations. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, READ MORE
2025-04-30–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Wed, 2025-04-30 @ 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
2025-05-01–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupArmijo Canyon – Faulty – Sulphur Canyon Loop – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2025-05-01 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Fairly level hike on east side of Sandias; interesting travertine rock formations. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, READ MORE
2025-04-30–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Wed, 2025-04-30 @ 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
2025-04-24–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled from Center. See Ad-Hoc hike instead for this date. – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-04-24 @ 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 READ MORE
2025-04-24–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled from Center. See Ad-Hoc hike instead for this date. – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-04-24 @ 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 READ MORE
2025-04-17–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled from Center. See Ad-Hoc hike instead for this date. – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-04-17 @ Variation: (Planned: Oso Ridge-Embudito Loop) 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
2025-04-16–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupPonderosa Trail At Juan Tomas – Cedro Peak Wed, 2025-04-16 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Grass and wildflower meadows; ponderosa, juniper, pinon forest 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 READ MORE