2024-01-04–BCSC – Hike Notice

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupCorrales Bosque North – Corrales Thu, 2024-01-04 @ 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

2024-01-03–LVSC – Hike Notice

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEmbudo to Copper – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2024-01-03 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Easy hike but still a good workout. Enjoyable views of Albuquerque. 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

2024-01-03–LVSC – Hike Notice

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEmbudo to Copper – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2024-01-03 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Easy hike but still a good workout. Enjoyable views of Albuquerque. 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

2024-01-03–LVSC – Hike Notice

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEmbudo to Copper – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2024-01-03 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Easy hike but still a good workout. Enjoyable views of Albuquerque. 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

2023-12-27–PDSCW – Hike Notice

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Wed, 2023-12-27 @ 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

2023-12-27–PDSCW – Hike Notice

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Wed, 2023-12-27 @ 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

2023-12-13–PDSCW – Hike Report

PDSCW Hike Report Alameda Open Space North – Albuquerque 2023-12-13 Hike Report Sent By: Marilyn Fixer Hike Distance (mi): 3.9Elevation Change (ft): 15Total Uphill (ft): 15Total Downhill (ft): 15 Report: Seven hikers showed up today, on a day when a storm was supposed to roll in. The hike was supposed to be Michael Emery to READ MORE

2023-12-21–BCSC – Hike Notice

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupBosque del Apache Tour Loop Trails – Socorro Thu, 2023-12-21 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Thousands of sandhill cranes and snow geese migrate through here in late fall and winter. Hawks and eagles also are plentiful. Several short hikes for wildlife viewing. Cautions: Bring binoculars. Web Page: Click here to go READ MORE

2023-12-20–LVSC – Hike Notice

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupTramway Trail South From La Cueva – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2023-12-20 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Great views of the mountains to the east and the city to the west. Cautions: Rocky trail, especially at the start and end of the hike. Very little shade. Web Page: Click here to READ MORE

2023-12-13–PDSCW – Hike Notice

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupMichael Emery to Elena Gallegos – Albuquerque Wed, 2023-12-13 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Cautions: Watch for bicycles. 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 READ MORE

2023-12-07–BCSC – Hike Notice

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Thu, 2023-12-07 @ 8:15 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

2023-12-06–LVSC – Hike Notice

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSevilleta National Wildlife Refuge – Outer Loop – Socorro Wed, 2023-12-06 @ 8:00 AMVariation: Includes a stop at Bernardo on the way. Highlights: 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 READ MORE

2023-11-29–PDSCW – Hike Notice

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSan Lorenzo Side Canyon – Socorro Wed, 2023-11-29 @ 8:30 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 READ MORE

2023-11-23–BCSC – Hike Notice

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled – Albuquerque Thu, 2023-11-23 @ 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):   Hike Class: Hike READ MORE

2023-11-15–PDSCW – Hike Notice

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSanta Fe River – Rail Trails – Santa Fe Wed, 2023-11-15 @ Variation: Sign up at Palo Duro in advance. Ride the Rail Runner arriving at the Santa Fe Depot stop at 11:16 AM. Highlights: Hike parts of two major bike trails in Santa Fe. Cautions: None. Web READ MORE

2023-11-09–BCSC – Hike Notice

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupArmijo Canyon Loop – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2023-11-09 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Alligator junipers, wildflowers, and a stream. Cautions: Some parts of the trail are brushy and rocky. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how READ MORE

2023-11-08–LVSC – Hike Notice

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupDale Ball Trails – Randall Davey Audubon Center Round Trip – Santa Fe Wed, 2023-11-08 @ 8:00 AMVariation: Lunch will be at Horseman’s Have Cafe -will need money! Highlights: This hike also provides access to the Randall Davey Audubon Center, the Nature Conservancy Preserve and the northern portions of the READ MORE

2023-11-01–PDSCW – Hike Notice

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupGolden Open Space – North – Golden Wed, 2023-11-01 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Wide-angle views of the Ortiz and Sandia Mountains. Hike in parts of three different arroyos in the Golden Open Space, two with colorful red, yellow, and white walls. Cautions: Most uphill on return. Bring hiking READ MORE

2023-10-26–BCSC – Hike Notice

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupPino Trail Short – Sandia Mountain West Thu, 2023-10-26 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: An easier version of the Pino Trail that stops before the steep part begins. Vistas of ABQ below. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike READ MORE

2023-10-25–LVSC – Hike Notice

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEllis-Survey Loop – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2023-10-25 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Varied terrain, with some portions in the open and some in the trees. Good views to the west, especially beautiful when aspens are showing fall color. Cautions: Ellis trail is open to the summer sun, so wear your READ MORE