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Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupGolden Open Space – North – Golden Wed, 2026-03-18 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Wide-angle views of the Ortiz and Sandia Mountains. Hike in parts of three different arroyos in the Golden Open Space, two with colorful red, yellow, and white walls. Cautions: Most uphill on return. Bring hiking READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupGalisteo Basin – AllTrails #1 – Villanueva Wed, 2026-03-04 @ 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

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupPlacitas Knobs – Placitas Wed, 2026-02-18 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: A scenic hike through the foothills near Placitas. Cautions: A few short, steep places and about 20% of the trail has rocks. If you are somewhat unsteady, hiking poles are recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupMichael Emery to Elena Gallegos Loop – Albuquerque Wed, 2026-01-21 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Cautions: Watch for bicycles. 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 GroupArroyo del Tajo Upper – Socorro Wed, 2026-01-07 @ 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 READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled – Albuquerque Wed, 2025-12-24 @ 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 READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled – Albuquerque Wed, 2025-12-24 @ 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 READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Tingley Beach South to Bridge – Albuquerque Wed, 2025-12-10 @ 8:30 AMHighlights: A fun walk along the river and through the trees to several ponds. You may see a bald eagle, some cranes, and many ducks and geese. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled – Albuquerque Wed, 2025-11-26 @ 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 READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Golden Open Space – Bike Trails & Arroyos – Golden Wed, 2025-11-12 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: A variation that includes (1) all of the Los Duendes Trail, (2) all of the main arroyo, and (3) half of the side Arroyo Seco. Colorful rocks and great views. Cautions: READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Golden Open Space – Bike Trails & Arroyos – Golden Wed, 2025-11-12 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: A variation that includes (1) all of the Los Duendes Trail, (2) all of the main arroyo, and (3) half of the side Arroyo Seco. Colorful rocks and great views. Cautions: READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupMilne-Gutierrez Open Space — Wagon-SierraBypass-Ridge-DoeRun-SandiaVista Loop – Golden Wed, 2025-10-29 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: A hike combining several trails in the Milne-Gutierrez Open Space. Cautions: The start of the hike is fairly steep. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group4th of July – Manzano Mountains East Wed, 2025-10-15 @ 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 GroupDeer Creek to Cabin Ruins – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2025-10-01 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Tall cliffs along one side of the trail. Great view from the cabin ruins. Cautions: Trail has eroded somewhat. Some exposure. This hike can be hot. Web Page: Click here to go to the READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSandia Crest To Del Agua – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2025-09-17 @ 8:30 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 READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSandia Crest House To Tram – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2025-09-03 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Short hike from the Crest House on the Crest Trail to the Tram area and back. 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 Group Winsor Trail to Bob Meadow – Sangre De Cristos Wed, 2025-08-20 @ 8:30 AM Note: The center will be closed the week of August 4-8. Signups for this hike will begin on Saturday, August 9. Highlights: Beautiful mountain hike to a lovely meadow, with views of the READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Ellis – 10K – Survey Loop – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2025-08-06 @ 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) READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSandia Crest Trail North – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2025-07-23 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Numerous openings providing views to the west. Beautiful colors of aspens in the spring and fall. Wildflowers. 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 GroupSan Gregorio Reservoir Short – San Pedro Parks Wed, 2025-07-09 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Easy pleasant walk to the reservoir and back. Wildflowers and green grass. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, READ MORE