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Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupRio Rancho Bosque – Rio Rancho Thu, 2024-01-18 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Bluff views of the river, wander among the cottonwoods. In the fall there is great color. Sandhill cranes and ducks may be seen on the river. Cautions: None. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupCorrales Bosque North – Corrales Thu, 2024-01-04 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: In the fall there is Cottonwood color, and in winter Sandhill Cranes along the Rio Grande. 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

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupCorrales Bosque North – Corrales Thu, 2024-01-04 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: In the fall there is Cottonwood color, and in winter Sandhill Cranes along the Rio Grande. 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

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupCorrales Bosque North – Corrales Thu, 2024-01-04 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: In the fall there is Cottonwood color, and in winter Sandhill Cranes along the Rio Grande. 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

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupBosque del Apache Tour Loop Trails – Socorro Thu, 2023-12-21 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Thousands of sandhill cranes and snow geese migrate through here in late fall and winter. Hawks and eagles also are plentiful. Several short hikes for wildlife viewing. Cautions: Bring binoculars. Web Page: Click here to go READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupOtero Canyon East Loop – Cedro Peak Thu, 2023-12-07 @ 8:15 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

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupNo Hike Scheduled – Albuquerque Thu, 2023-11-23 @ 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 Class: Hike READ MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking Group Cave Creek – Pecos Thu, 2023-08-17 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Wildflowers including Yellow Ladyslippers and Shooting Stars; lush forest; trout stream; caves. Cautions: Stream crossings (on logs or wade). Hiking poles recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking Group Tree Spring Trail To Fossil Garden – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2023-08-03 @ 8:15 AMHighlights: Lush forest; rock garden meadow with fossils. Wildflowers. Cautions: Difficult footing due to exposed tree roots and rocky rough trail. Hiking poles recommended. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking Group Hamilton Mesa – Pecos Thu, 2023-07-20 @ 8:15 AMHighlights: Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, mesa with wildflowers, hike in woods. Cautions: Rocky, poorly maintained dirt access road. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupSandia Crest To Del Agua – Sandia Mountain East Thu, 2023-07-06 @ 8:15 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 to the READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupWinsor Trail to Nambe Lake – Sangre De Cristos Thu, 2023-06-22 @ 8:15 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: Click here READ MORE

Bear Canyon Senior Center Hiking GroupWinsor Trail to Nambe Lake – Sangre De Cristos Thu, 2023-06-22 @ 8:15 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: Click here READ MORE