Category: LVSC-Notice

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

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSandstone Bluffs Long Loop – El Malpais Wed, 2023-09-27 @ 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 GroupBattleship Rock to McCauley Hot Springs – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2023-09-13 @ 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 GroupStable Canyon – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2023-08-30 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Cool shady hike along the Guadalupe River then up a green canyon. Wildflowers, trees, and a stream. Views of those gorgeous Jemez rocks. Cautions: Lots of thorny bushes you’ll have to walk through, so wear long pants and a READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupBear Wallow – Borrego Loop – Sangre De Cristos Wed, 2023-08-16 @ 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 GroupCrest House to North Peak – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2023-08-02 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Views from the Sandias to the west and north. Wildflowers in season; limestone cliffs. Cautions: None Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking Group Tecolote – Balsam Glade – Capulin – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2023-07-19 @ 8:00 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, READ MORE

Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled – Albuquerque Wed, 2023-07-05 @ 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):   Van Driver(s):   Hike Class: Hike READ MORE