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
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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
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