Hike With Us Colorado

***MEET in front of the bus stop at Hiawatha Gardens 5:30pm, catch the shuttle to the trailhead. Paid parking at Hiawatha Gardens in effect until 6pm. A free half hour parking option exists at the pay kiosks.

Parking may be available at Iron Springs Chateau, if no show is playing. You may be charged $15 to park at the Iron Springs Chateau. The Hiawatha Gardens parking lot and the Iron Springs Chateau are the only lawful incline parking options as posted by city signage. Parking elsewhere is at your own risk.

Meet at the trailhead by 6pm. //// Hike begins promptly at 6pm //// Shuttle back to Hiawatha if shuttle available. Walk back alternative.

This challenging loop is about 4+ miles and has about 2000 ft elevation gain and features great views.

Questions? TEXT me please: 719-210-7070 🤗

Animals: dogs not permitted on the incline per city signage.

WEATHER: expected weather will be posted day of hike.

⚡️In the event thunder Is heard, the hike will automatically be CANCELED. ALL hikers must IMMEDIATELY DESCEND.

Trail conditions: dirt/ rocky

NEEDED: FLASHLIGHT, water, hiking poles, light jacket, and snacks/drinks to share.

Socializing and drinking/eating and photos at the summit

AllTrails:
The Manitou Incline
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/the-manitou-incline?p=69981633&sh=kvtwer

***Disclaimer: Hike at your own risk. Keep up with the group. Tell us your limitations, concerns and stay connected on trail, download your OWN map. Mileage, length of hike is estimated. MeetUp host maintains the right to make changes "as we go" based on weather, interest, and other factors. Always be prepared with water, food and first aid items

2025 was filled with beautiful hikes with stunning views and unique and wonderful friends! Let's close out the year with yet another beautiful trail!

***We meet at the Safeway parking lot and carpool about 1.25 hour to the trailhead in Decker.

This is a moderate 12 mile out and back trail has 1600 ft elevation gain and features ancient boulders and expansive views of surrounding peaks. Elk, moose and deer are likely sightings on this small section of the Colorado Trail.

Little Scraggy Peak Loop on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/little-scraggly-peak-loop?sh=zo1uwh&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

***Animals: OK

***WEATHER: ?? degrees and ??

*** Trail conditions: Forested. Rocky areas but good. Remote with spotty cell service.

***NEEDED: WATER, hiking poles, boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, and snacks/drinks to share. Be prepared with weather and terrain specific gear!

Socializing and drinking/eating and photos at several scenic spot.

***Disclaimer: Hike at your own risk. Keep up with the group. Tell us your limitations, concerns and stay connected on trail, download your OWN map. Mileage, length of hike is estimated. MeetUp host maintains the right to make changes "as we go" based on weather, interest, and other factors. Always be prepared with water, food and first aid items

Happy new year!!! 2027!

Happy New Year 2026!!

What a great way to start the new year enjoying this beautiful land and making new friends or connecting with existing ones!

Garden of the Gods is an extraordinary park with stunning rocks and trees!

This is an easy-moderate 6ish mile hike that has about 700 ft elevation gain and features beautiful rocks and surrounding peaks!

***Animals: OK

***WEATHER: ?? degrees and ??

*** Trail conditions: Varied trail with a couple of road crossings, trees, dirt, rocks and scree. Expect spotty cell service in North Cheyenne Canyon.

***NEEDED: WATER, hiking poles, boots (spikes might be useful), sunscreen, sunglasses, and snacks/drinks to share. Be prepared with weather and terrain specific gear! Socializing and drinking/eating and photos at several scenic spot.

***Disclaimer: Hike at your own risk. Keep up with the group. Tell us your limitations, concerns and stay connected on trail, download your OWN map. Mileage, length of hike is estimated. MeetUp host maintains the right to make changes "as we go" based on weather, interest, and other factors. Always be prepared with water, food and first aid items