Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupTree Spring to Pino Canyon Overlook – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2024-08-01 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Lush forest, wildflowers in season. Cautions: Difficult footing due to exposed tree roots and rocky rough trail. Hiking poles recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may READ MORE
Author: Marilyn Fixer
2024-07-31–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEllis – 10K – Del Agua Overlook – Survey – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-07-31 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Nice views to east. Good hike for wildflowers and butterflies. Return trail nicely shaded. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view READ MORE
2024-07-24–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupCarlito Springs Open Space – Sandia Mountain South Wed, 2024-07-24 @ 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
2024-07-18–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupLower San Antonio to Cave – Jemez Mountains Thu, 2024-07-18 @ 8:15 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 the READ MORE
2024-07-17–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupLa Luz Spur – Kiwanis Cabin Loop – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-07-17 @ 8:00 AM 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: Click here to go to READ MORE
2024-07-10–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupCalaveras Canyon – Big Side Canyon – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-07-10 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: A chance to see the Calaveras “skulls” – face to face! Wildflowers, rock formations, green valley. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view READ MORE
2024-07-04–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupNo Hike, Center Closed – Albuquerque Thu, 2024-07-04 @ Variation: Holiday 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
2024-07-03–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupTingley Beach to Bike in Coffee – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-07-03 @ 8:00 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): READ MORE
2024-06-26–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupWinsor Trail to Nambe Lake – Sangre De Cristos Wed, 2024-06-26 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: A strenuous hike through lush aspen forest enroute to Nambe Lake. Cautions: Trekking poles recommended for steep climb to and from lake. High altitude; not recommended for hikers with respiratory disorders. Web Page: READ MORE
2024-06-20–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupTecolote – Balsam Glade – Capulin – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2024-06-20 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: A combination of three short hikes. Terrific views and abundant wildflowers in season. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead READ MORE
2024-06-19–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupBattleship Rock to McCauley Hot Springs – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-06-19 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Walk among huge obsidian boulders and look down on Battleship Rock and river gorge. Bathe in upper or lower pools. Check out a waterfall at hike’s end. Cautions: Hiking sticks and bathing suit recommended. Watch READ MORE
2024-06-12–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSan Gregorio Reservoir Long – San Pedro Parks Wed, 2024-06-12 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Walk through mature aspen and evergreen forest, passing a picturesque reservoir. Then climb following a creek to high meadows filled with wildflowers. Cautions: Numerous downed trees to scramble over and marshy areas with saplings READ MORE
2024-06-06–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupContinental Divide Trail Near Echo Canyon – Ghost Ranch Thu, 2024-06-06 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: CDT trail is well marked with a moderately steep ascent through a ponderosa pine forest with views to the north. Turn around is at Salazar Tank but the hike could be as long as desired. READ MORE
2024-06-05–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupBear Wallow – Borrego Loop – Sangre De Cristos Wed, 2024-06-05 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Mountain stream; dense forest. Some fun stream crossings over logs for the adventuresome. Cautions: Trekking poles recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, READ MORE
2024-05-29–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupBattleship Rock to McCauley Hot Springs – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-05-29 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Walk among huge obsidian boulders and look down on Battleship Rock and river gorge. Bathe in upper or lower pools. Check out a waterfall at hike’s end. Cautions: Hiking sticks and bathing suit READ MORE
2024-05-23–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupPonderosa Trail At Juan Tomas – Cedro Peak Thu, 2024-05-23 @ 8:15 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 actual hike, READ MORE
2024-05-22–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEl Malpais Narrows – El Malpais Wed, 2024-05-22 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Mesa top hike with expansive views of El Malpais lava flows and La Ventana arch. 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
2024-05-15–PDSCW – Hike Change Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled from Center. See Ad-Hoc hike instead for this date. – AlbuquerqueWed, 2024-05-15 @ 8:30 AM HIKE CHANGE NOTICE Change Notice Sent By: Marilyn Fixer Original Hike: La Leña South Loop What Has Changed: Don’t have a driver, so switching to an Ad-Hoc, local hike. Highlights: READ MORE
2024-05-09–BCSC – Hike Notice
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
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