Chubby Women Over 40 Hiking Group

Come hike Castlewood Canyon State Park with us! We will have a picnic lunch afterwards as there are plenty of picnic tables and restrooms at the trailhead. This is a state park. If you don't have a park pass, it will be about $10-15 to get in.

We are going to park at the Canyon Point parking lot and meet at the trailhead called Canyon View Nature Trail. Please know that there is a long staircase to walk to get out of the canyon, so if stairs aren't your thing, you may want to pass on this hike. Be sure to use the main (East) entrance off Hwy 83.

We hike an hour out and an hour back (about 4-5 miles). If this is your first hike in a while, please gauge your own fitness level before committing.

This is intended as a no stress group for like minded women! Please wear proper footwear and bring water.

Dogs are encouraged!!

Please know we go on some easy hikes, but we go on moderate to moderate-difficult hikes at times as well. Please gauge your own fitness level. If you are not comfortable hiking 4-5 miles, please go at your own pace and turn around if necessary or work up to joining us. Members hike at their own risk and Chubby Women Over 40 Hiking Group is not responsible for anything that may happen adversely on the hike. If you RSVP to an event or participate, this is your acknowledgment of adhering to this disclaimer.

Thanks, y'all! Hope to see you there!!

Join us for a fun, challenging, and social hike at Staunton! ⛰️This trail has plenty of shade, beautiful views, opportunities for wildlife viewing, and hopefully some colorful aspen peeping 🍁 Afterwards we will eat a picnic lunch together at the trailhead. 🧺

Meeting Place:
Please arrive a bit early as we will start promptly at 9 am. State park entry fees apply. Park in the Meadow Lot. If that’s full, park in the Dirt Lot right next to it. Carpooling is encouraged. Meet us at the picnic tables at the Dines Meadow trailhead.

Trail Info:
We will use Dines Meadow to connect to Mason Creek. We will do one hour out and back. Our pace is about 1 mile per 30 minutes, so we will likely cover about 4 miles. This is a moderately difficult hike with the first hour entirely uphill and challenging rocky terrain. We will gain approximately 900 feet in elevation.

Suggested Equipment:
Cooling towels, sun protection, trekking poles, hiking boots/runners, picnic lunch, and plenty of water.

Good to know:
Everyone is responsible for their own health and safety. Please gauge your own fitness level properly before joining. We have a wide range of experience and fitness levels in the group, so beginners are welcome! We move at various paces but we will stop to make sure we don’t leave anyone behind.

Space is limited on this hike
Please keep your RSVP up to date!
Cancellations are fine, but no shows are frowned upon. Please try to cancel at least 24 hours in advance to allow other folks to join in your place.

Members participate at their own risk. Chubby Women Over 40 Hiking Group and its event organizers are not responsible for anything that may happen adversely on the hike. Any participation in an event represents your agreement to this disclosure.