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
Author: Marilyn Fixer
2023-11-09–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupArmijo Canyon Loop – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2023-11-09 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Alligator junipers, wildflowers, and a stream. Cautions: Some parts of the trail are brushy and rocky. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how READ MORE
2023-11-08–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupDale Ball Trails – Randall Davey Audubon Center Round Trip – Santa Fe Wed, 2023-11-08 @ 8:00 AMVariation: Lunch will be at Horseman’s Have Cafe -will need money! Highlights: This hike also provides access to the Randall Davey Audubon Center, the Nature Conservancy Preserve and the northern portions of the READ MORE
2023-11-01–PDSCW – Hike Notice
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
2023-10-26–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupPino Trail Short – Sandia Mountain West Thu, 2023-10-26 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: An easier version of the Pino Trail that stops before the steep part begins. Vistas of ABQ below. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike READ MORE
2023-10-25–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupEllis-Survey Loop – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2023-10-25 @ 8:00 AM Highlights: Varied terrain, with some portions in the open and some in the trees. Good views to the west, especially beautiful when aspens are showing fall color. Cautions: Ellis trail is open to the summer sun, so wear your READ MORE
2023-09-20– PDSCW – Hike Report
PDSCW Hike Report 10K South – Crest – Sandia Mountain East 2023-09-20 Hike Report Sent By: Marilyn Warrant Hike Distance (mi): 5.2 Elevation Change (ft): 900 Total Uphill (ft): 950 Total Downhill (ft): 950 Report: This hike started out badly – the hike leader left her pack at the senior center! Fortunately, she was carrying READ MORE
2023-10-18–PDSCW – Hike Notice
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
2023-10-12–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupAspen Vista – Sangre De Cristos Thu, 2023-10-12 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Climb through aspen forests to enjoy spectacular fall foliage and expansive views. Cautions: High elevation hike. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how to READ MORE
2023-10-11–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupAspen Vista – Sangre De Cristos Wed, 2023-10-11 @ 8:00 AMVariation: Planning to do a slightly shorter hike (about 7 miles total) Highlights: Climb through aspen forests to enjoy spectacular fall foliage and expansive views. Cautions: High elevation hike. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page READ MORE
2023-10-04–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupFaulty Loop – Sandia Mountain South Wed, 2023-10-04 @ 8:30 AM Highlights: Travertine Falls, a beautiful place with a mighty dome of travertine with caves; the falls are at least fifty feet high, with rocks covered in green moss. Cautions: Hiking poles recommended. Web Page: Click here to READ MORE
2023-09-28–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupCalaveras Canyon To Pipeline Road – Jemez Mountains Thu, 2023-09-28 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: The hike follows a grassy canyon bottom with dramatic craggy rocks, mushrooms and flowers. Some of the rocks have “Swiss cheese” holes in them, making them look like faces. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to READ MORE
2023-09-27–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupSandstone Bluffs Long Loop – El Malpais Wed, 2023-09-27 @ 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
2023-09-20–PDSCW – Hike Notice
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
2023-09-20–PDSCW – Hike Change Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group10K South – Crest – Sandia Mountain EastWed, 2023-09-20 @ 8:30 AM HIKE CHANGE NOTICE Change Notice Sent By: Marilyn Fixer Original Hike: Holy Ghost Creek What Has Changed: The new vans scrape bottom on the access road. Highlights: A high cool hike over a variety of terrain; READ MORE
2023-09-14–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupSanta Fe Rail Trail from Rabbit Road – Santa Fe Thu, 2023-09-14 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: These links show a map of the entire trail from the Santa Fe Railyards to the end point at Lamy. https://santafecountynm.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=494e97891d524635936a5b9b759d7c63 https://sfct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Rail-Trail1.pdf Cautions: None Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web READ MORE
2023-09-14–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking Group Santa Fe Rail Trail from Rabbit Road – Santa Fe Thu, 2023-09-14 @ 8:15 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 READ MORE
2023-09-13–LVSC – Hike Notice
Los Volcanes Senior Center Hiking GroupBattleship Rock to McCauley Hot Springs – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2023-09-13 @ 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
2023-09-06–PDSCW – Hike Notice
Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group Santa Fe River Wade – Santa Fe Wed, 2023-09-06 @ 8:30 AM Variation: Bring your water shoes and expect to get wet. Highlights: Wading in the stream, green grass, rock canyon walls, petroglyphs, views. Cautions: Bushwack through Russian olives, wade knee deep, rocky trail in & out. READ MORE
2023-08-31–BCSC – Hike Notice
Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupMount Taylor From Gooseberry Spring – Mount Taylor Thu, 2023-08-31 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: A challenging trail for seasoned hikers. Panoramic views from atop Mt Taylor in all directions. Cautions: Steep grade on ascent and descent; thin air at summit; not recommended for hikers with respiratory disorders. Trekking poles recommended. READ MORE