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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 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 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 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

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupMichael Emery to Elena Gallegos Loop – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-02-07 @ 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 GroupLower La Luz to Saddle – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2024-01-24 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Good views to the west. Cautions: Trekking poles recommended. 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

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupTingley Beach South to Bridge – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-01-10 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: 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 GroupTingley Beach South to Bridge – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-01-10 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: 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 GroupTingley Beach South to Bridge – Albuquerque Wed, 2024-01-10 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: 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 GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Wed, 2023-12-27 @ 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 GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Wed, 2023-12-27 @ 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 GroupMichael Emery to Elena Gallegos – Albuquerque Wed, 2023-12-13 @ 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 GPS READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSan Lorenzo Side Canyon – Socorro Wed, 2023-11-29 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Box Canyon and amazing views. Cautions: Poles may be useful. There is serious rock scramble to get on the trail and an off-trail steep descent. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSanta Fe River – Rail Trails – Santa Fe Wed, 2023-11-15 @ Variation: Sign up at Palo Duro in advance. Ride the Rail Runner arriving at the Santa Fe Depot stop at 11:16 AM. Highlights: Hike parts of two major bike trails in Santa Fe. Cautions: None. Web READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupGolden Open Space – North – Golden Wed, 2023-11-01 @ 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 Group4th of July – Manzano Mountains East Wed, 2023-10-18 @ 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 10K South – Crest – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2023-09-20 @ 8:30 AMHighlights: A high cool hike over a variety of terrain; nice views both east and west. Cautions: There is a long uphill stretch in the middle of the hike-a good workout hike. Web Page: Click READ MORE