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
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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
2023-09-20– PDSCW – Hike Report
PDSCW Hike Report 10K South – Crest – Sandia Mountain East 2023-09-20 Hike Report Sent By: Marilyn Warrant Hike Distance (mi): 5.2 Elevation Change (ft): 900 Total Uphill (ft): 950 Total Downhill (ft): 950 Report: This hike started out badly – the hike leader left her pack at the senior center! Fortunately, she was carrying READ MORE
2023-10-18–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group4th of July – Manzano Mountains East Wed, 2023-10-18 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Great views of the Rincon Mountains, spectacular views of the nearly vertical northwest face of the Sandias (The Shield), Sandia Crest, Mt. Taylor, and the city. Colorful maple leaves in fall. Cautions: Hiking poles recommended READ MORE
2023-10-12–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupAspen Vista – Sangre De Cristos Thu, 2023-10-12 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Climb through aspen forests to enjoy spectacular fall foliage and expansive views. Cautions: High elevation hike. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how to READ MORE
2023-10-11–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupAspen Vista – Sangre De Cristos Wed, 2023-10-11 @ 8:00 AMVariation: Planning to do a slightly shorter hike (about 7 miles total) Highlights: Climb through aspen forests to enjoy spectacular fall foliage and expansive views. Cautions: High elevation hike. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page READ MORE
2023-10-04–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupFaulty Loop – Sandia Mountain South Wed, 2023-10-04 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Travertine Falls, a beautiful place with a mighty dome of travertine with caves; the falls are at least fifty feet high, with rocks covered in green moss. Cautions: Hiking poles recommended. Web Page: Click here to READ MORE
2023-09-28–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupCalaveras Canyon To Pipeline Road – Jemez Mountains Thu, 2023-09-28 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: The hike follows a grassy canyon bottom with dramatic craggy rocks, mushrooms and flowers. Some of the rocks have “Swiss cheese” holes in them, making them look like faces. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to READ MORE
2023-09-27–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSandstone Bluffs Long Loop – El Malpais Wed, 2023-09-27 @ 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
2023-09-20–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group 10K South – Crest – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2023-09-20 @ 8:30 AMHighlights: A high cool hike over a variety of terrain; nice views both east and west. Cautions: There is a long uphill stretch in the middle of the hike-a good workout hike. Web Page: Click READ MORE