Carpenter Peak - Roxborough State Park

Group Limit: Only groups of 9 people or less are allowed without a permit. So this hike will be limited to 9 people.

We hike as a group and hike at an average moving pace of about 2.5mph to 3mph. Although the group may split up due to different hiking paces, everyone is expected to wait at all intersections & periodically otherwise so that we can regroup and so no one is left behind or hiking on their own for safety purposes. We will plan to take a break at the peak & we will stop as needed along the way for water, snacks, pictures, etc.

Difficulty: Moderate - almost 7 miles with 1,100 to 1,200 feet elevation gain.

PARK FEE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ANNUAL STATE PARKS PASS, THERE IS A $10 DAILY PASS FEE TO ENTER THE PARK.

HIKE DESCRIPTION: This trail climbs to the 7,166 foot Carpenter Peak which is the high point in Roxborough State Park. The surrounding red rock formations are truly impressive dramatic hogbacks, spires, and monoliths of sandstone. While this trail is steep in sections, the climb up to Carpenter Peak is well worth the effort. See the following hike in Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/carpenter-peak-trail

🚫 DOGS: Dogs are not allowed in the park.

ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: We will meet at the Roxborough State Park Visitors Center. The address is: 4751 E. Roxborough Drive, Littleton, CO 80125. To get there, you can click on the alltrails link above and click directions. Or if you use google maps or Apple Maps, you can type in “Roxborough State Park” to get directions. From the parking lot, please walk up to the Visitors Center to meet.

We wait 5 minutes for late arrivals…but no longer as that is inconsiderate to those arriving timely. So please allow extra time to get to the trailhead.

IMPORTANT: This is a participate at your own risk event! Life is risky. I am not a professional guide and am simply hosting this event. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are capable of performing this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.

NO SHOWS: If you are a no-show to 2 hikes, you will be booted from this meetup group. So please change your RSVP to “not going” if you are unable to make it.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Water, snacks, layers of clothing, good hiking shoes/boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, gloves, hiking poles (if you find them helpful), and anything else you deem essential.

WEATHER: Here is the NOAA forecast for the hike location. For hourly temps, wind, precipitation, etc., click “Hourly Weather Forecast” in the upper right. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.42999000000003&lon=-105.08442999999994

REQUIRED WAIVER: If you have not already done so, you must sign the updated waiver with our new meetup name prior to this hike. I will have copies at the trailhead that you can sign or you may print, sign, and bring it with you from the following website: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p728z28jjuwdzws/Waiver%20Corona.pdf?dl=0
If you choose to sign at the trailhead, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike timely.