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 Change Notice

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group10K South – Crest – Sandia Mountain EastWed, 2023-09-20 @ 8:30 AM HIKE CHANGE NOTICE Change Notice Sent By: Marilyn Fixer Original Hike: Holy Ghost Creek What Has Changed: The new vans scrape bottom on the access road. Highlights: A high cool hike over a variety of terrain; READ MORE

2023-09-14–BCSC – Hike Notice

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupSanta Fe Rail Trail from Rabbit Road – Santa Fe Thu, 2023-09-14 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: These links show a map of the entire trail from the Santa Fe Railyards to the end point at Lamy. https://santafecountynm.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=494e97891d524635936a5b9b759d7c63 https://sfct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Rail-Trail1.pdf Cautions: None Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web READ MORE

2023-09-13–LVSC – Hike Notice

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupBattleship Rock to McCauley Hot Springs – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2023-09-13 @ 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

2023-09-06–PDSCW – Hike Notice

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Santa Fe River Wade – Santa Fe Wed, 2023-09-06 @ 8:30 AM Variation: Bring your water shoes and expect to get wet. Highlights: Wading in the stream, green grass, rock canyon walls, petroglyphs, views. Cautions: Bushwack through Russian olives, wade knee deep, rocky trail in & out. READ MORE

2023-08-31–BCSC – Hike Notice

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupMount Taylor From Gooseberry Spring – Mount Taylor Thu, 2023-08-31 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: A challenging trail for seasoned hikers. Panoramic views from atop Mt Taylor in all directions. Cautions: Steep grade on ascent and descent; thin air at summit; not recommended for hikers with respiratory disorders. Trekking poles recommended. READ MORE

2023-08-30–LVSC – Hike Notice

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupStable Canyon – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2023-08-30 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Cool shady hike along the Guadalupe River then up a green canyon. Wildflowers, trees, and a stream. Views of those gorgeous Jemez rocks. Cautions: Lots of thorny bushes you’ll have to walk through, so wear long pants and a READ MORE

2023-08-23–PDSCW – Hike Notice

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group East Fork Box Wade – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2023-08-23 @ 8:30 AM Variation: Bring your water shoes and expect to get wet. Highlights: Wildflowers, aspens, and rock walls. Deep pools and waterfalls at “the Box.” Cautions: Bring trekking poles and water shoes. Web Page: Click here to READ MORE

2023-08-17–BCSC – Hike Notice

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking Group Cave Creek – Pecos Thu, 2023-08-17 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Wildflowers including Yellow Ladyslippers and Shooting Stars; lush forest; trout stream; caves. Cautions: Stream crossings (on logs or wade). Hiking poles recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike READ MORE

2023-08-16–LVSC – Hike Notice

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupBear Wallow – Borrego Loop – Sangre De Cristos Wed, 2023-08-16 @ 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

2023-07-26–PDSCW – Hike Report

  PDSCW Hike ReportSan Gregorio Reservoir Long – San Pedro Parks 2023-07-26 Hike Report Sent By: Marilyn Fixer Hike Distance (mi): 7.1 Elevation Change (ft): 783 Total Uphill (ft): 806 Total Downhill (ft): 806 Report: We had 13 hikers for this hike in San Pedro Parks. The starting temperature (measured by the van) was 79 READ MORE

2023-08-09–PDSCW – Hike Change Notice

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupLas Conchas Short – Jemez MountainsWed, 2023-08-09 @ 8:30 AM HIKE CHANGE NOTICE Change Notice Sent By: Marilyn Fixer Original Hike: Battleship Rock to McCauley Hot Springs What Has Changed: Want to do a cooler hike. Variation: We will also be going up the side of the hill READ MORE