Category: LVSC-Notice

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupPiedra Lisa South – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2024-11-20 @ 8:15 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. Cautions: Rather steep hike, so trekking poles are recommended. Web Page: READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSeven Springs – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-10-23 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Stream through open green valley lined by pines and sandstone cliffs. Wildflowers and fish. Cautions: Cattle graze in the riparian area so beware the many cow pies. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupLa Mesita Blanca – Big Arroyo Loop – Tohajillee Wed, 2024-09-25 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Red and yellow rock formations, huge white sandstone beehive domes, far mountain views and a surprise band of fossils in the big arroyo portion of the hike. Cautions: Walking off trail in soft sand with READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking Group Lower San Antonio to Cave – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-09-11 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Acres of wildflowers in the meadows and some fish to be seen in the creek. Also a cave. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSandia Crest To Del Agua – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-08-28 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Numerous openings providing views to the west. Beautiful colors of aspens in the spring and fall. Wildflowers. Cautions: Some uphill on the return portion of the hike. Web Page: Click here to go to the READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupChallenge – Rocky Point – Klaus Trails – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-08-14 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: In the shade so cool on a hot day. 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

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEllis – 10K – Del Agua Overlook – Survey – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-07-31 @ 8:00 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 READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupLa Luz Spur – Kiwanis Cabin Loop – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-07-17 @ 8:00 AM 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: Click here to go to READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupTingley Beach to Bike in Coffee – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-07-03 @ 8:00 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): READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupBattleship Rock to McCauley Hot Springs – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-06-19 @ 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

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupBear Wallow – Borrego Loop – Sangre De Cristos Wed, 2024-06-05 @ 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

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEl Malpais Narrows – El Malpais Wed, 2024-05-22 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Mesa top hike with expansive views of El Malpais lava flows and La Ventana arch. 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

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Wed, 2024-05-08 @ 8:00 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

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupCerrillos Hills State Park – Cerrillos Wed, 2024-04-24 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Panoramic views of the Ortiz and Sandia mountains; mineral spring; historical mines. Possible guided tour by Park Ranger. Cautions: Mines are deep but sturdy railings around openings; some steep sections; bring trekking poles. Web Page: Click here to READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSandstone Bluffs Long Loop – El Malpais Wed, 2024-04-10 @ 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

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupLas Huertas Open Space – Placitas Wed, 2024-03-27 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Pleasant loop hike where you will encounter tame “wild” horses and hike arroyos and ridges. 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

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupLas Huertas Open Space – Placitas Wed, 2024-03-27 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Pleasant loop hike where you will encounter tame “wild” horses and hike arroyos and ridges. 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

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupLas Huertas Open Space – Placitas Wed, 2024-03-27 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Pleasant loop hike where you will encounter tame “wild” horses and hike arroyos and ridges. 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

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupCerrillos Hills State Park – Cerrillos Wed, 2024-03-13 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Panoramic views of the Ortiz and Sandia mountains; mineral spring; historical mines. Possible guided tour by Park Ranger. Cautions: Mines are deep but sturdy railings around openings; some steep sections; bring trekking poles. Web Page: Click here to READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupCienega Sulphur Springs – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-02-28 @ 8:30 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): Orillia READ MORE