Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center – Monday Hiking GroupWinsor Trail to Puerto Nambe – Sangre De Cristos Mon, 2026-08-10 @ 7:15 AM Highlights: A strenuous hike through lush forest. Wildflowers; views of surrounding mountain peaks. Cautions: A rocky trail with steep sections and little soft footing. Trekking poles recommended. High altitude; not recommended READ MORE
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2026-08-07–PDFIT-F – Hike Notice
Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center – Friday Hiking GroupWinsor Trail to Bob Meadow – Sangre De Cristos Fri, 2026-08-07 @ 7:15 AM Highlights: Beautiful mountain hike to a lovely meadow, with views of the stream and surrounding mountain peaks to the south. Cautions: A strenuous hike that can be done at a moderate READ MORE
2026-08-20–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupCave Creek – Pecos Thu, 2026-08-20 @ 8:00 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 map, READ MORE
2026-08-19–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupOtero Canyon East – Cedro Peak Wed, 2026-08-19 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: An enjoyable hike through mostly wooded hills of the Manzanita Mountain foothills near Albuquerque. Cautions: None Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, READ MORE
2026-08-03–PDFIT-M – Hike Notice
Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center – Monday Hiking GroupHamilton Mesa – Pecos Mon, 2026-08-03 @ 7:15 AM Highlights: Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, mesa with wildflowers, hike in woods. Cautions: Rocky, poorly maintained dirt access road. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the READ MORE
2026-08-13–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupPecos NHP – Pecos Ruins – Pecos Thu, 2026-08-13 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Tour the Pecos National Historical Park. Pueblo ruins in a beautiful setting. 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 READ MORE
2026-07-31–PDFIT-F – Hike Notice
Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center – Friday Hiking GroupTree Spring Trail To Fossil Garden – Sandia Mountain East Fri, 2026-07-31 @ 7:15 AM Highlights: Lush forest; rock garden meadow with fossils. Wildflowers. Cautions: Difficult footing due to exposed tree roots and rocky rough trail. Hiking poles recommended. Web Page: Click here to go READ MORE
2026-07-27–PDFIT-M – Hike Notice
Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center – Monday Hiking GroupCrest House to North Peak – Sandia Mountain East Mon, 2026-07-27 @ 7:15 AMVariation: Due to Forest closure – starting from 10K – adding 3 miles to hike – C level Highlights: Views from the Sandias to the west and north. Wildflowers in season; limestone READ MORE
2026-07-24–PDFIT-F – Hike Notice
Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center – Friday Hiking GroupSanta Fe Tour – Santa Fe Fri, 2026-07-24 @ 7:15 AMVariation: Roundhouse/Canyon Road/Cross of the Martyrs 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, READ MORE
2026-08-06–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupAspen Vista to Big Tesuque Campground – Sangre De Cristos Thu, 2026-08-06 @ 8:00 AMVariation: Lunch in Santa Feat Harry’s Roadhouse Highlights: Just below the Santa Fe Ski Basin, beautiful Aspen Views. Both a nice cardio workout at the beginning then an easy stroll down through aspens, mixed conifer and READ MORE
2026-08-05–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupFenton Lake Walkabout – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2026-08-05 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: A pleasant hike around Fenton Lake. 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 READ MORE
2026-07-20–PDFIT-M – Hike Notice
Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center – Monday Hiking Group4th of July – Manzano Mountains East Mon, 2026-07-20 @ 7:15 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: READ MORE
2026-07-30–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupEast Fork Box Wade – Jemez Mountains Thu, 2026-07-30 @ 8:15 AMVariation: Highly recommend poles/will be walking on uneven river bottom 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 go to the hike READ MORE
2026-07-17–PDFIT-F – Hike Notice
Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center – Friday Hiking GroupLas Conchas – Box – East Fork Wade – Jemez Mountains Fri, 2026-07-17 @ 7:15 AMVariation: Adding hike from Las Conchas Trailhead – adding 2 miles Highlights: Mountain stream in narrow canyon; many river crossings. Incredible rock formations, wildflowers in summer, good aspen fall color. READ MORE
2026-07-13–PDFIT-M – Hike Notice
Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center – Monday Hiking GroupWinsor Trail to Nambe Lake – Sangre De Cristos Mon, 2026-07-13 @ 7:15 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 READ MORE
2026-07-10–PDFIT-F – Hike Notice
Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center – Friday Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled – Albuquerque Fri, 2026-07-10 @ 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
2026-07-23–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupTesuque Creek to Chamisa Trail – Sangre De Cristos Thu, 2026-07-23 @ 8:00 AMVariation: This hike will b along creek-4 mile round trip with 600 ft elevation change, B hike Highlights: Aspen forest, wildflowers, and many crossings of a small stream. A cool hike for the summer. Cautions: Hiking poles READ MORE
2026-07-22–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSan Antonio Canyon Trail – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2026-07-22 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Easy hike along a stream to a meadow. Lots of wildflowers in season. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, READ MORE
2026-07-06–PDFIT-M – Hike Notice
Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center – Monday Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled – Albuquerque Mon, 2026-07-06 @ 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
2026-07-16–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupSanta Barbara CG to Santa Barbara Middle Fork – Pecos North Thu, 2026-07-16 @ 8:15 AMVariation: Going an extra mile making this a C+ hike 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 READ MORE