What we’re about
Our main goal/ mission is to explore as many wonderful hikes/ snowshoe trails, snowboarding, skiing, hut trips, camping, backpacking, spelunking, canyoneering, etc.,as well as general socializing, restaurants/pubs/taverns as possible in a safe and responsible manner, so that members can get a greater sense of all that Colorado has to offer and enjoy. Some of these we have experienced before, but many will be new to us as well.
Come join us!
PLEASE READ OUR GENERAL RULES AND LIABILITY WAIVER (You are required to read, understand and agree to all of our general rules and liability waiver in order to participate in our events. It is NOT necessary for you to physically sign the waiver for it to be in effect) - you can find it here: https://www.meetup.com/Trails-and-Ales-etc/pages
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Fabby Sand Dunes Adventure in Deon TimeNeeds location
This is prime season is GSDNP: warm days, cool nights, sand that's just the right temperature for bare feet, and chilly waters in the rushing snow-melt in Medano Creek. We'll do the best of the GSDNP back-country: long hikes through the dunes, the surrounding sagebrush and pinion pine forest, and down in the chilly waters of Medano Creek. We'll have campfires every night. And we'll take-in the night sky.
ITINERARY- Thursday May 8: depart Denver in the AM or mid-day and drive 4 hours to Deweese Reservoir campground near Westcliffe.
- Friday May 9: Start early for the 4hour drive via Walsenburg into the park, set-up camp in the park's Pinion Flats campground, drive 3 miles down the backcountry dirt road, scale the 2nd highest peak in the park, and then drop 800 feet by cartwheeling down the steep embankment, falling into the creek, and hiking down the creek to the cars.
- Saturday May 10: Drop cars on the backcountry dirt road, Tackle one of the 10 best hikes anywhere in Colorado: a long loop through sage and forest, then through dunes, then and down the chilly creek to the cars.
- Sunday the 11th: Drive one hour to Zapata Falls, hike an hour to the falls, the drive two hours to the Sand Dunes Pool and green house near Hooper and soak, then drive two hours to Buena Vista for late lunch or early dinner, then drive home.
Warnings:
- This adventure features full-day, difficult and challenging hikes in and around the dunes. It's not appropriate for those who seek to relax in the campground.
- Wading shoes required.
- 4wheel vehicles are required for those who want to drive.
To register: send an email to: mtnry@aol.com.
- Talkabout Taco Tuesday- Cherry Creek State Park Walk/Hike + Optional Tacos/BevsNeeds location
Let's get some mid-week walking and talking in; I'll try to get one or two of these going a month. Flat, 4.5 mile loop, optional food/bevs afterwards.
Cross-hosting this on Facebook so there will be more joining.
Look for the red 4 runner. Bonus points if you dress like a taco?
Coords:
39.632164, -104.835419Link to Parking:
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- Easy Sunday Hike at Mt Falcon Park - Upper Loop - Devil's ElbowMount Falcon West Parking Lot, Indian Hills, CO
Easy Sunday Hike at Mt Falcon Park and then socialize nearby (TBD).
This is a nice, gentle (not a lot of vertical gain) with great views from Eagle Point, Mt Falcon Tower and Devil's Elbow Overlook. We will keep a gentle pace and take our time with plenty of photo ops.
Wait List:
Due to group size restrictions, everyone will start on the wait list.
Since this is a wait-listed, please be sure to cancel ahead of time if you can't go and are moved to the RSVPs so that someone else can be moved off the waitlist.- Dog Friendly - Dogs are permitted on this hike, but must be on a leash (see park regulations). Bring plenty of water and plan to clean up after your pet as needed.
Stats:
Distance 4.2 miles
Gain 672 ft
Difficulty - Easy/Moderate
Time: 2.5 - 3 hrs.
[Trail Map]Directions:
Meet at the Mt Falcon Park upper parking lot (west upper loop)
Take Hwy 285 South
at 4.2 miles past C-470 Turn right on Parmalee Gulch Road - Indian Hills
at 2.7 miles Turn right on Picutis Rd
Follow signs to Mt Falcon Park
[Map]Après Hike: TBD (suggestions welcome)
Disclaimer:
By signing up for this hike you agree to do all the research and preparation for what is needed for this hike Meetup.
By signing up for this hike you also agree to relieve the event host of all responsibilities and liabilities for any incidents that may occur during the hike as well as any incidents that may occur traveling to and from the hike MeetUp. Trails and Ales is a voluntary social group and not a professional organization.
