After Work Hiking Plus!

O'Fallon Park After Work Hike & Dinner

August 25, 2011 · 6:00 PM
Dirt parking lot across from the Conoco

O'Fallon Park is a gem about 7 miles west of downtown Morrison off of C74. This hike actually takes us through a forested area, and sometimes you'll see deer or other wildlife on this hike. The hike will be about 4 miles with 920' of elevation gain, and we'll hike up to a summit with wonderful views of the mountains to the west, and get there just before sunset. A fter the hike, those interested will go to Bear Creek Tavern in Kittredge about 1/4 mile away from the trailhead.

Please note the details about bringing appropriate gear and in case of bad weather in this Meetup Group's Welcome description. In particular, be sure to bring rain gear, and dress appropriately remembering that it gets cooler after sunset. Afternoon thunderstorms are common this time of year, but they usually clear up by hike time. Dogs are welcome on the hike, but you must pick up after your dogs and they must be on a leash. If you sign up for this hike, you are agreeing to this waiver .

Directions: For this hike, we will meet at 6pm in Morrison and carpool to the trailhead. We will make appropriate carpooling arrangements for those staying for dinner and those wishing to return immediately after the hike. We are meeting at the parking lot across from the Conoco gas station at the northwest corner of C470 and Morrison Road. Click here for a map with directions.

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Alexander

Thank you Ed for your leadership and a well organized event!

0 · August 30, 2011
Patty Viles

This was my favorite hike so far...even with the sprinkles. Looking forward to doing it again.

0 · August 26, 2011
Cecilia

Great group for a great hike.

0 · August 26, 2011
A former member

Beautiful hike; great workout!

0 · August 26, 2011
Lynelle

Another great hike. Nice group of people. Thanks Ed.

0 · August 26, 2011
Brian

Very nice hike - good cardio and even the slight rain was welcome! Dining was fun with everyone, but still very slow. We should bill by table instead of individually - will make the process much faster and more accommodating.

0 · August 26, 2011
Paul

Nice despite the bit of rain.

0 · August 26, 2011
Cherie

Great job, Ed! Wonderful people and good hike!

0 · August 26, 2011
A former member

Great hike.

0 · August 26, 2011
Ed White

O'Fallon is always beautiful--and we still had wildflowers in late August! A few sprinkles here and there, but overall a great hike with a nice group.

0 · August 26, 2011
Bonnie

Nice hike in a beautiful park with a great group of people. The wildflowers are still hanging on there!

0 · August 26, 2011
Ed White

We probably won't be at the TH until almost 6:30pm.

0 · August 25, 2011
A former member

Anyone like to carpool from Highlands Ranch and also who isn't staying for dinner.

0 · August 22, 2011
A former member

I would like to carpool with someone that will be returning right after the hike, if possible:) thanks!!

0 · August 11, 2011
Mary G.

Hi ed,

I live very near this park so I will just meet all of you up there . I'll be there before 6 to make sure I don't miss you! Thanks! mary

1 · August 11, 2011

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Ed White

Hike Leader & Organizer, Organizer

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Cecilia
Lynelle
Brian
Paul
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Bonnie
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Dawn
Cissie Ogle
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Dan
Alan
Kathy
Bernie Ruffenach
Lisa
Andy
Lonnie
Christi
Don Kipp
Steph
Emmett
Dan
Paula
Mark
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Welcome!

One of the amazing things about Denver is that there are so many hiking trails nearby that you can work a full day, do a really nice, scenic hike after work, and still have time to go out for dinner afterward and get home at a reasonable hour! This Meetup Group will focus on doing that with an experienced hike leader and a friendly bunch of hikers. Any ADULT is welcome.

As the Organizer of this Meetup Group, I am a certified hike leader for the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC—see http://hikingdenver.net ), and I've led a large number of hikes for the CMC and this Meetup group. Click on the Photos link to see photos of our previous after-work hikes.

Most of the time, the event will consist of a hike in the Denver area that is approximately 3-4 miles and ~1000' elevation gain, more or less, starting around 6:00-6:30pm, with a moderate pace, and followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant for those that are interested. Usually we meet directly at the trailhead (directions will be provided), although on some occasions we may meet in town and carpool to the trailhead. When a hike event is posted, specific details will be provided about the hike location, trail mileage, elevation gain, and driving distance to trailhead. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP FOR A HIKE UNLESS YOU ARE ON THE ROSTER (i.e. Yes RSVP, but not Wait Listed). I like to have about 30 people, more-or-less, on the hikes, so while I typically limit a hike to a much higher number, due to last minute cancellations we usually end up with roughly 30 people actually showing up. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED in the hike posting, DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED on the hike as long as they are friendly, on a leash, and keep up with the pace of the group, and you must pick up after your dog.

HIKE PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ADEQUATE GEAR FOR THE HIKE, including hiking boots or trail running shoes, and a pack with drinking water, rain gear, extra clothing in case it gets colder (remember that it gets cooler after sunset), a flashlight or headlamp, and maybe a first aid kit, whistle, trekking poles, insect repellant, and sunglasses. In the winter months, you may need traction devices for you boots such as Micro Spikes. Most, but not all, of these hikes will be within cell phone range. Be aware that sometimes the trails may be muddy--you may wish to bring an extra pair of shoes to change into after the hike, esp. if you're joining us for dinner afterwards. My after-work hikes are generally safe, as they are on trail and not technically difficult. Nonetheless, to protect myself, everyone participating in the hike must agree to a waiver (click here to see waiver).

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, I may cancel a hike late in the afternoon on the day of the hike, in which case I will update the website and send out an email to those registered. Therefore, you will need to either have access to either the Meetup.com website and/or your emails (make sure your spam filter is not blocking emails from meetup.com), or you call me on my cell (I'll email my cell # to people who RSVP Yes). Generally, I'll try to make a go/no go decision a couple hours before the hike. Often, it may be raining at 5pm and clear up by 6:30pm, so it is possible I may not cancel a hike, but we show up at the trailhead and the weather is still bad, in which case we'd skip the hike and go straight to happy hour/dinner.

Click her to read my Policy on Advancing People from the Wait List and Other Matters.

Please remember that I am just a volunteer, I do not charge anything for organizing or leading these events, and I am under no obligation to do any of this. My hikes are extremely popular and fill up very quickly, and I often get complaints about how difficult it is to get on my hikes. You can read my full response to that problem is here: More Hikes Please!

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