Name: Last Minute Afternoon Hike - South Valley Park: South Trailhead
Start: 2025-11-24T14:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-11-24T15:30:00-07:00
Location: South Valley Park South Trailhead

Let's enjoy an afternoon hike on the beautiful trails at South Valley Park! We will meet at the South Trailhead:

South Valley South Trailhead
12447 Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80127

**NOTE:** ‘Tis the season of conflicting weather forecasts. Should the weather not cooperate, I will do my best to cancel the hike at least two hours before the start time.

**CONTACT:** Bernard at (303)-229-2419

**ATTENDEE LIMIT:** **[14 Hikers per Jefferson County Open Space regulations](https://www.jeffco.us/1512/Permits-Reservations)**.

**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](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3oz12oxRDtKeBWv_hCm00hLymghb1RU/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs)** 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 for hiking and for introductions, as we will start hiking ASAP. The hike begins ASAP at no later than 2:05 pm. If you are late, you can catch up with the group.

**WHAT TO BRING:** Typical gear: water, snacks, jacket, etc.

**DISTANCE:** **[2.8 miles with 350 ft. elevation gain](https://trails.colorado.gov/routes/35511?t=e4EOI3NzhLDdqWBkqxF8#activity=hiking)** (Level: Easy). **[MAP](https://www.jeffco.us/DocumentCenter/View/9384/South-Valley-Park-Map)**

**DOGS:** Well-behaved dogs are welcome. **[Dogs must be leashed. Waste must be picked up and deposited into receptacles](https://www.jeffco.us/1583/Regulations)[.](https://www.jeffco.us/1431/South-Valley-Park)**

**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](https://www.cpwshop.com/purchaseprivilege.page)**, in case of an emergency.

**APRÈS LA RANDONNÉE:**
TBD

Bernard Wolf

Terry Gould

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