Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupAtalaya Mountain – Santa Fe Thu, 2024-05-09 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: This challenging hike climbs through pinon scrub and rust-red ponderosa pine before topping out 2,000 feet above Santa Fe. Cautions: Steep; hiking poles are recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may READ MORE
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2024-05-08–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Wed, 2024-05-08 @ 8:00 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 recommended. Web READ MORE
2024-05-01–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupLower La Luz To La Cueva Overlook – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2024-05-01 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Good views to the west and down into La Cueva Canyon. Cautions: Trekking poles recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the READ MORE
2024-04-25–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupRed Rocks Crossover – Northwest New Mexico Thu, 2024-04-25 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Great far views from Pyramid and lots of formations and mesas to be seen on the crossover and back down from Church Rock. Cautions: The use of hiking poles is recommended. The use of a GPS for READ MORE
2024-04-24–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupCerrillos Hills State Park – Cerrillos Wed, 2024-04-24 @ 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
2024-04-17–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupDale Ball Trails – Sierra del Norte West – Santa Fe Wed, 2024-04-17 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: This is the northern section of the extensive Dale Ball Trails. We will explore sections on both sides of Hyde Park Road. The Dale Ball system is well-marked with maps at READ MORE
2024-04-11–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupABQ Art, History, Architecture: Downtown-Old Town – Albuquerque Thu, 2024-04-11 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Stroll through downtown and Old Town Albuquerque to see public art, sculpture, architecture and historic features. Cautions: Bring your smaller packs–at the Federal Courthouse we will be going through security, and a huge pack is inconvenient. READ MORE
2024-04-10–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSandstone Bluffs Long Loop – El Malpais Wed, 2024-04-10 @ 8:00 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
2024-04-03–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupOld Cuba Road – Overlook Loop – Cuba Wed, 2024-04-03 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Interesting sandstone formations, hike along mesa edge with wildflowers and views of the Jemez to the east. Cautions: Steep section up to and down from overlook. Hiking poles recommended. Several fence crossings (over/under). Web READ MORE
2024-03-28–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupAh-shi-sle-pah Badlands – Northwest New Mexico Thu, 2024-03-28 @ 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
2024-03-28–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupAh-shi-sle-pah Badlands – Northwest New Mexico Thu, 2024-03-28 @ 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
2024-03-28–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupAh-shi-sle-pah Badlands – Northwest New Mexico Thu, 2024-03-28 @ 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
2024-03-27–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupLas Huertas Open Space – Placitas Wed, 2024-03-27 @ 8:30 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
2024-03-27–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupLas Huertas Open Space – Placitas Wed, 2024-03-27 @ 8:30 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
2024-03-27–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupLas Huertas Open Space – Placitas Wed, 2024-03-27 @ 8:30 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
2024-03-20–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupCancelled – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-03-20 @ 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 Leader(s): Orillia Driver Van Driver(s): READ MORE
2024-03-20–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupManzano Open Space – Twin Peaks South – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-03-20 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: TBD Cautions: TBD 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
2024-03-14–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupRio Grande Nature Center To Tingley Beach – Albuquerque Thu, 2024-03-14 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Pleasant stroll along the Rio Grande ending at Tingley Beach with ducks and colorful sculptures. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, READ MORE
2024-03-13–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupCerrillos Hills State Park – Cerrillos Wed, 2024-03-13 @ 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
2024-03-06–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupGolden Open Space – Bike Trails & Arroyos – Golden Wed, 2024-03-06 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: A variation that includes (1) all of the Mesa Bike Trail, (2) all of the main arroyo, and (3) all of the side Arroyo Seco. Colorful rocks and great views. Cautions: Hiking READ MORE