Albuquerque Senior Centers' Hiking Groups |
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Los Volcanes Senior Center Hike Notice
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Special Message Expect a late return because
of the long drive distance.
Highlights Amazing hoodoos and Indian ruins.
Cautions The route down through the Goblin Rocks area is steep and difficult.
Pictures Click here to see them.
Hike Leader Dick Brown (brownrp@comcast.net).
Hike Leader's Comments If you are worried about the long drive, it's worth it for the high altitude and the wild flowers. Click here to see web photo album.
Van Driver Tom Dieterle
Times We will meet at 8:00 AM and leave at 8:15 AM
Sign-up & Pay You pay before you leave the center for the hike/trip. Call 505-839-3710 to sign up.
Advice Please review the hike information above. Make a point to check the rating (A, B, C, D or E), distance, elevation gain and vertical climb stats and compare them to your hiking abilities. For the safety and enjoyment of all hikers it is important that you only attend hikes within your ability. If you have any questions about the hike, contact the hike leader (see above) before the hike. The final responsibility for the decision as to whether a hiker should participate in a hike lies with the hike leader.
Trailhead From Bernalillo take US 550 to San Ysidro. Take SR 4 north to the intersection with SR 290. Turn right onto SR 290 and proceed through the town of Ponderosa and past the Paliza campgrounds to a branch in the road. Go left, this is FR 10. About 0.4 miles from the branch there will be an old road bearing right. This is the return route. [PARK] (0.0 mi) on the right side of the road.
Web Page Click here to go to the hike's web page where you may view the hike's map and download the hike's GPS files.
Mail You are on the Los Volcanes Senior Center 's mailing list for upcoming hikes. To control the emails you receive or to change your email address, go to your profile and make the necessary changes.
Highlights Amazing hoodoos and Indian ruins.
Cautions The route down through the Goblin Rocks area is steep and difficult.
Pictures Click here to see them.
Hike Leader Dick Brown (brownrp@comcast.net).
Hike Leader's Comments If you are worried about the long drive, it's worth it for the high altitude and the wild flowers. Click here to see web photo album.
Van Driver Tom Dieterle
| Rating | B | Grade | 7% | |
| Hike Miles | 3.8 | Route Type | CW Loop | |
| Min Elevation | 6860 | Travel Time OW | 1:15 | |
| Elevation Gain | 595 | Travel Miles RT | 110 | |
| Vertical Feet | 595 | Cost | $5.50 |
Times We will meet at 8:00 AM and leave at 8:15 AM
Sign-up & Pay You pay before you leave the center for the hike/trip. Call 505-839-3710 to sign up.
Advice Please review the hike information above. Make a point to check the rating (A, B, C, D or E), distance, elevation gain and vertical climb stats and compare them to your hiking abilities. For the safety and enjoyment of all hikers it is important that you only attend hikes within your ability. If you have any questions about the hike, contact the hike leader (see above) before the hike. The final responsibility for the decision as to whether a hiker should participate in a hike lies with the hike leader.
Trailhead From Bernalillo take US 550 to San Ysidro. Take SR 4 north to the intersection with SR 290. Turn right onto SR 290 and proceed through the town of Ponderosa and past the Paliza campgrounds to a branch in the road. Go left, this is FR 10. About 0.4 miles from the branch there will be an old road bearing right. This is the return route. [PARK] (0.0 mi) on the right side of the road.
Web Page Click here to go to the hike's web page where you may view the hike's map and download the hike's GPS files.
Mail You are on the Los Volcanes Senior Center 's mailing list for upcoming hikes. To control the emails you receive or to change your email address, go to your profile and make the necessary changes.