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Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled from Center. See Ad-Hoc hike instead for this date. – Albuquerque Thu, 2025-04-03 @ Variation: (Planned: Three Gun Spring) 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 READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupCerrillos Hills State Park – Cerrillos Wed, 2025-03-26 @ 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 GroupCerrillos Hills State Park – Cerrillos Wed, 2025-03-26 @ 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 GroupCerrillos Hills State Park – Cerrillos Wed, 2025-03-26 @ 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 GroupCerrillos Hills State Park – Cerrillos Wed, 2025-03-26 @ 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 GroupLas Huertas Open Space – Placitas Wed, 2025-03-12 @ 8:00 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 GroupDomingo Baca To Waterfall – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2025-02-26 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Good views of Mt. Taylor, Cabezon, and the Ladrones. A babbling brook makes for a pleasant hike. In spring, even a waterfall! Cautions: Trekking poles will be helpful for the one steep section near the top. READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSanta Fe River – Rail Trails – Santa Fe Wed, 2025-02-12 @ 9:30 AMVariation: Hike shortened to 5-51/2 miles. Lunch at a restaurant, , meet at Montaño station and sign in with leader at 9:30 for 9:44 train Highlights: Hike parts of two major bike trails in Santa Fe. Cautions: READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupThree Gun Spring – Sandia Mountain South Wed, 2025-01-29 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: One of the few Sandia mountain hikes that is doable in winter, due to its southern exposure. Cautions: Steep hike, bring trekking poles. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSevilleta National Wildlife Refuge – Socorro Wed, 2025-01-15 @ 8:00 AMVariation: Bernardo stop Highlights: Multiple hikes near the Visitor’s Center. 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 view the hike READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSandstone Bluffs Long Loop – El Malpais Wed, 2024-12-18 @ 8:15 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 GroupRio Grande Nature Center North – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-12-04 @ 8:15 AMVariation: Aldo Leopoldo Bosque Highlights: Walk along the Bosque. 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

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