NCAR, Mesa trails and part of Fern Canyon - 4.6 miles and 1,080 ft EG

Weather Permitting!

Let's take the NCAR and Mesa Trail to the bottom of Fern Canyon and follow the Fern Canyon trail and Shanahan-Mesa trail back to NCAR for a total of 4.6 miles and 1,080 feet EG.

Please bring layers, micro-spikes, water and a snack.

We will meet at the NCAR trail head. There are public restrooms inside the NCAR building.

Please consider to become a paying member of our group. Your $10 dues for 2026 will help us cover the organizer’s meetup fee, group hiking permits, first aid kits and subsidize two „paying member only“ events: a summer picnic and a holiday party. Thanks to all of you who already chipped in :)

By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you participate at your own risk and are solely responsible for your safety.