Evening Hike - Dakota (Dinosaur) Ridge

Let's take advantage of the gorgeous false spring weather by getting the blood pumping ridge hiking on sandstone deposited in the Cretaceous Period. You bet Jurassic it's going to be a good time! 😊

Given the exposure on this hike, we will play it by ear.

Sunset: 8:33 pm
Curfew: 9:33 pm

CONTACT: Bernard at (303)-229-2419

ATTENDEE LIMIT: 14 Hikers per Jefferson County Open Space regulations.

SIGN-UP: 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 this group.

NO SHOWS: If you No-Show to 2 events, you will be removed and banned from this meetup group. So please change your RSVP to “not going” if you are unable to attend.

COVID-19 PROTOCOL: Do not sign up if you:

• are sick with, or have tested positive for COVID-19.
• have been in contact with a person who is sick with, or has tested positive for COVID-19.
• are not feeling well, or have any other infectious disease.

MEET: Please arrive early to prepare to hike and for introductions as we will start hiking ASAP.

NOTE: Due to a recent series of car break-ins at the Stegosaurus Parking Lot, we will meet in the Matthews Winters Parking Lot.

DISTANCE/GAIN: 4 mi RT. Elevation gain: 905 ft. (Level: Difficult/Strenuous). MAP

NOTE: The trail ascends ~285 ft. in the first 0.5 miles.

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

DOGS: Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Dogs must be leashed. Waste must be picked up and deposited into receptacles.

DISCLAIMER: Hiking is risky. Every year people are hurt and killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost, or bring the wrong gear. We are not professional guides. 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.