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
Author: Marilyn Fixer
2024-06-20–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupTecolote – Balsam Glade – Capulin – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2024-06-20 @ 8:15 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, trailhead READ MORE
2024-06-19–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupBattleship Rock to McCauley Hot Springs – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2024-06-19 @ 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
2024-06-12–PDSCW – Hike Notice
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
2024-06-06–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupContinental Divide Trail Near Echo Canyon – Ghost Ranch Thu, 2024-06-06 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: CDT trail is well marked with a moderately steep ascent through a ponderosa pine forest with views to the north. Turn around is at Salazar Tank but the hike could be as long as desired. READ MORE
2024-06-05–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupBear Wallow – Borrego Loop – Sangre De Cristos Wed, 2024-06-05 @ 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
2024-05-29–PDSCW – Hike Notice
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
2024-05-23–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupPonderosa Trail At Juan Tomas – Cedro Peak Thu, 2024-05-23 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Grass and wildflower meadows; ponderosa, juniper, pinon forest 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, READ MORE
2024-05-22–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEl Malpais Narrows – El Malpais Wed, 2024-05-22 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Mesa top hike with expansive views of El Malpais lava flows and La Ventana arch. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how READ MORE
2024-05-15–PDSCW – Hike Change Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled from Center. See Ad-Hoc hike instead for this date. – AlbuquerqueWed, 2024-05-15 @ 8:30 AM HIKE CHANGE NOTICE Change Notice Sent By: Marilyn Fixer Original Hike: La Leña South Loop What Has Changed: Don’t have a driver, so switching to an Ad-Hoc, local hike. Highlights: READ MORE
2024-05-09–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupAtalaya Mountain – Santa Fe Thu, 2024-05-09 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: This challenging hike climbs through pinon scrub and rust-red ponderosa pine before topping out 2,000 feet above Santa Fe. Cautions: Steep; hiking poles are recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may READ MORE
2024-05-08–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Wed, 2024-05-08 @ 8:00 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 recommended. Web READ MORE
2024-05-01–PDSCW – Hike Notice
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
2024-04-25–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupRed Rocks Crossover – Northwest New Mexico Thu, 2024-04-25 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Great far views from Pyramid and lots of formations and mesas to be seen on the crossover and back down from Church Rock. Cautions: The use of hiking poles is recommended. The use of a GPS for READ MORE
2024-04-24–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupCerrillos Hills State Park – Cerrillos Wed, 2024-04-24 @ 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
2024-04-17–PDSCW – Hike Notice
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
2024-04-11–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupABQ Art, History, Architecture: Downtown-Old Town – Albuquerque Thu, 2024-04-11 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Stroll through downtown and Old Town Albuquerque to see public art, sculpture, architecture and historic features. Cautions: Bring your smaller packs–at the Federal Courthouse we will be going through security, and a huge pack is inconvenient. READ MORE
2024-04-10–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSandstone Bluffs Long Loop – El Malpais Wed, 2024-04-10 @ 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
2024-04-03–PDSCW – Hike Notice
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
2024-03-28–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupAh-shi-sle-pah Badlands – Northwest New Mexico Thu, 2024-03-28 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Hundreds of hoodoos and other formations in this Wilderness Study Area. Cautions: Some difficult terrain and steep pitches. Trekking poles recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike READ MORE