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Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupDe-na-zin – Northwest New Mexico Thu, 2025-11-20 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Huge badlands where we hike to a mesa with many formations and a 100-foot-long petrified log. Cautions: This hike is off trail and some of the hike is over rough and difficult terrain. Hikers without good balance should not READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupPonderosa Trail At Juan Tomas – Cedro Peak Thu, 2025-11-06 @ 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

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupBird House Ridge Loop – Cedro Peak Thu, 2025-10-23 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Beautiful, woodsy well-groomed trail close to home. As the name implies, you’ll hear a number of bird sounds along the trail. Cautions: Bring hiking poles for the steep parts. For snow, boot clamp-on traction devices work well. READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupAspen Vista – Sangre De Cristos Thu, 2025-10-09 @ 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

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupSanta Barbara CG to Santa Barbara Middle Fork – Pecos North Thu, 2025-09-25 @ 8:15 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 READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupSanta Barbara CG to Santa Barbara Middle Fork – Pecos North Thu, 2025-09-25 @ 8:15 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 READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupSanta Barbara CG to Santa Barbara Middle Fork – Pecos North Thu, 2025-09-25 @ 8:15 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 READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupSanta Barbara CG to Santa Barbara Middle Fork – Pecos North Thu, 2025-09-25 @ 8:15 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 READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupBattleship Rock to McCauley Hot Springs – Jemez Mountains Thu, 2025-09-11 @ 8:15 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

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupPicacho Peak Trail – Santa Fe Thu, 2025-08-28 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: This hike features a nice and steady uphill that winds up a series of switchbacks to reach Picacho Peak. While there are great views the entire way, the grand view is from the peak with astonishing 360-degree views. READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupTecolote – Balsam Glade – Capulin – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2025-08-14 @ 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

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupEast Fork Box Wade – Jemez Mountains Thu, 2025-07-31 @ 8:15 AM 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 web page where you may view the hike map, READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupEast Fork Box Wade – Jemez Mountains Thu, 2025-07-31 @ 8:15 AM 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 web page where you may view the hike map, READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupEast Fork Box Wade – Jemez Mountains Thu, 2025-07-17 @ 8:15 AM 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 web page where you may view the hike map, READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupEllis – 10K – Survey Loop – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2025-07-03 @ 8:15 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 the hike map, READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupNo Hike, Center Closed – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-06-19 @ 8:15 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): Karen Rivard  Van READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupNo Hike, Center Closed – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-06-19 @ 8:15 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): Karen Rivard  Van READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupLa Luz Spur – Kiwanis Cabin Loop – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2025-06-05 @ 8:15 AMVariation: New Hike leader: Carl Gervais 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: READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupPiedra Lisa North – Del Agua Loop – Placitas Thu, 2025-05-22 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Lots of variation in terrain and plant life, as well as stunning views to the west. Cautions: Trekking poles recommended. Some stream crossings and climbing on rocks. Steep narrow rocky trail on the return. Web READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupGriegos Drain North from Matthew – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-05-08 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Shady hike along an irrigation ditch. 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 READ MORE