CANCELLED Evening Hike - Pence Park

Let's enjoy an exploratory hike in a Denver Mountain Park. I can be reached at 303-229-2419.

NEW RULE: Cologne/Perfume is NOT one of the 10 Essentials for day-hiking (https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html). People with allergies/asthma may have an adverse respiratory reaction to fellow hikers wearing copious amounts of cologne/perfume while hiking. Please be considerate of other group members when applying scented products.

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MEET: At 6:00. Hike begins at 6:05 SHARP!

WHAT TO BRING: Appropriate gear (jacket, water, snacks, etc).

DISTANCE/GAIN: ~2 mi RT. Elevation gain: ~800 ft. (Level: Moderate/Strenuous). More information is available at: https://www.denvergov.org/Portals/747/documents/parks/trails/Pence_ParkMap.pdf

DOGS: Denver Mountain Park Regulation:
16.3.8 Dogs brought on to Trails must be restrained by a leash no longer than six (6) feet in length. Operators of Human-Powered Devices on Trails are not allowed to have a dog on leash while operating or riding Human-Powered Devices.

ATTENDEE LIMIT: 25 Hikers

DISCLAIMER: Hiking is risky. Every year people are hurt and killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost, or bring the wrong gear. I am not a professional guide. You are responsible for yourself. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this hike and the gear and conditioning required. Anyone choosing to hike with our group should carry personal health insurance and a CORSAR (Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue) card, in case of an emergency.

Please RSVP yes only if you definitely plan to come. If you change your mind, please update your RSVP.
By joining this group you agree to the policies and terms of the group. The policies and terms can be found here (https://www.meetup.com/denver-trail-heads/pages/2446492/Policies_and_Terms/).

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The Denver Trail Heads are proud to have The Rocky Mountain Conservancy as our sponsor.

The non-profit Rocky Mountain Conservancy was founded in 1931 to develop informational brochures for the park. Today, through the publication and sale of educational materials, RMC supports the research and educational programs of Rocky Mountain National Park, and it's public lands partners. RMC also raises funds for trails and improvement projects within Rocky Mountain National Park. Please visit their website by clicking here. The Rocky Mountain Conservancy offers field-based, hands-on learning experiences in Rocky Mountain National Park.
A wide range of topics are available which include wildflowers, mammals, birds, cultural history, outdoor skills, photography, painting and writing. Find out more about upcoming seminars here (https://rmconservancy.org/learn-us/field-institute/).

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The Rocky Mountain Conservancy purchased a nearly 4 acre parcel of land (http://www.estesparknews.com/rmnp_news/article_7ba92756-30b4-11e5-ae09-2b3a29dccb14.html) Rocky Mountain National Park wanted, and recently purchased Cascade Cabins (http://www.coloradoan.com/story/sports/outdoors/2016/05/04/private-property-purchased-rocky-mountain-national-park/83931514/), the last private business operating in the park.