Category: PDSCW-Notice

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupStrip Mine Loop – Placitas Wed, 2024-11-27 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Views of the Sandias, pinon and juniper-covered hills, colorful rock formations, and, far in the distance, the Jemez and Nacimiento Mountains, along with Cabezon and Mount Taylor. Cautions: Trekking poles will help with the steep sections of READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupPiedra Lisa North – Del Agua Loop – Placitas Wed, 2024-11-13 @ 8:30 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 READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Wed, 2024-10-30 @ 8:30 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 READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group4th of July – Manzano Mountains East Wed, 2024-10-16 @ 8:30 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. Colorful maple leaves in fall. Cautions: Hiking poles recommended READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Oat – Hay Canyons To Bottom Long – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-09-18 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Pleasant hike up the valley, then up Oat Canyon for a descent down Hay covered with wildflowers in the spring, to a sensational viewpoint, then down to the valley below. Cautions: READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupBeyond Mesita De Ricardo – Ojito Wed, 2024-09-04 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Many sandstone formations and other rocky expanses, mesas and badlands areas. Interesting red cap rock area. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Ellis – 10K – Del Agua Overlook – Survey – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-08-21 @ 8:30 AM Note that sign ups will start on Saturday, August 10, at 9 AM. Highlights: Nice views to east. Good hike for wildflowers and butterflies. Return trail nicely shaded. Cautions: READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Crest House to North Peak – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2024-08-07 @ 8:30 AM  Note that the center will be closed for employee training this week. They will still support our hike on this date. However, no one will be allowed inside the center (including bathrooms) and READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupCarlito Springs Open Space – Sandia Mountain South Wed, 2024-07-24 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: It is worth the short trip to see the lovely rock-lined pools and historic structures. The trail itself is well laid-out with interesting terrain, enough hills for exercise, and excellent views. Cautions: None. Web READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupCalaveras Canyon – Big Side Canyon – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-07-10 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: A chance to see the Calaveras “skulls” – face to face! Wildflowers, rock formations, green valley. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupWinsor Trail to Nambe Lake – Sangre De Cristos Wed, 2024-06-26 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: A strenuous hike through lush aspen forest enroute to Nambe Lake. Cautions: Trekking poles recommended for steep climb to and from lake. High altitude; not recommended for hikers with respiratory disorders. Web Page: READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSan Gregorio Reservoir Long – San Pedro Parks Wed, 2024-06-12 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Walk through mature aspen and evergreen forest, passing a picturesque reservoir. Then climb following a creek to high meadows filled with wildflowers. Cautions: Numerous downed trees to scramble over and marshy areas with saplings READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupBattleship Rock to McCauley Hot Springs – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-05-29 @ 8:30 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 READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupLower La Luz To La Cueva Overlook – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2024-05-01 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Good views to the west and down into La Cueva Canyon. Cautions: Trekking poles recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupDale Ball Trails – Sierra del Norte West – Santa Fe Wed, 2024-04-17 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: This is the northern section of the extensive Dale Ball Trails. We will explore sections on both sides of Hyde Park Road. The Dale Ball system is well-marked with maps at READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupOld Cuba Road – Overlook Loop – Cuba Wed, 2024-04-03 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Interesting sandstone formations, hike along mesa edge with wildflowers and views of the Jemez to the east. Cautions: Steep section up to and down from overlook. Hiking poles recommended. Several fence crossings (over/under). Web READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupCancelled – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-03-20 @ 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 Driver  Van Driver(s): READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupManzano Open Space – Twin Peaks South – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-03-20 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: TBD Cautions: TBD 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 READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupGolden Open Space – Bike Trails & Arroyos – Golden Wed, 2024-03-06 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: A variation that includes (1) all of the Mesa Bike Trail, (2) all of the main arroyo, and (3) all of the side Arroyo Seco. Colorful rocks and great views. Cautions: Hiking READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Otero Canyon West Loop – Cedro Peak Wed, 2024-02-21 @ 8:30 AMHighlights: 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 READ MORE