Category: LVSC-Notice

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

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupArroyo del Tajo Upper – Socorro Wed, 2024-02-14 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Colorful arroyo, some badlands, ruins, long views at the top. Cautions: The hike is off trail. Poles may be useful. 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 Group Alameda Open Space North – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-01-31 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: The Rio Grande, various birds and other wildlife, and North Valley horse stables, homes, and mansions. We will stop for an early lunch at a near-by restaurant. Cautions: None Web Page: Click here to go to the READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupNational Hispanic Cultural Center to Rio Bravo – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-01-17 @ 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 READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEmbudo to Copper – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2024-01-03 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Easy hike but still a good workout. Enjoyable views of Albuquerque. 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 READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEmbudo to Copper – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2024-01-03 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Easy hike but still a good workout. Enjoyable views of Albuquerque. 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 READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEmbudo to Copper – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2024-01-03 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Easy hike but still a good workout. Enjoyable views of Albuquerque. 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 READ MORE

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

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

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

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

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