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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

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

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking Group East Fork Box Wade – Jemez Mountains Wed, 2023-08-23 @ 8:30 AM Variation: Bring your water shoes and expect to get wet. Highlights: Wildflowers, aspens, and rock walls. Deep pools and waterfalls at “the Box.” Cautions: Bring trekking poles and water shoes. Web Page: Click here to READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSan Gregorio Reservoir Long – San Pedro Parks Wed, 2023-07-26 @ 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

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupEllis-Survey Loop – Sandia Mountain East Wed, 2023-07-12 @ 8:30 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 READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSanta Barbara CG to Santa Barbara Middle Fork – Pecos North Wed, 2023-06-28 @ 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 READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupSanta Barbara CG to Santa Barbara Middle Fork – Pecos North Wed, 2023-06-28 @ 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 READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupLa Vega Meadow – Sangre De Cristos Wed, 2023-06-14 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: A hike through forest to a meadow with wildflowers in season. Cautions: The elevation of the hike is over 10,000 ft. Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupContinental Divide Trail FR193 South Short – Mount Taylor Wed, 2023-05-31 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Hike through forest of magnificent ponderosa pines. The ridge overlook provides beautiful views of the mountains and the vastness of the forest. Cautions: Poles helpful but not necessary for those who do not READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupCienega Petroglyphs – Santa Fe Wed, 2023-05-17 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Interesting collection of petroglyphs at the end of a pleasant canyon hike. Cautions: Do not go on this hike if you have balance problems, as the area where the petroglyphs are located is steep and rocky. Web READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupCienega Petroglyphs – Santa Fe Wed, 2023-05-17 @ 8:15 AM Highlights: Interesting collection of petroglyphs at the end of a pleasant canyon hike. Cautions: Do not go on this hike if you have balance problems, as the area where the petroglyphs are located is steep and rocky. Web READ MORE

Palo Duro Senior Center – Wednesday Hiking GroupLower La Luz To La Cueva Overlook – Sandia Mountain West Wed, 2023-05-03 @ 8:15 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