Jingle and Mingle- Devil's Kitchen and Handlebar After

Jingle and Mingle, Toasts and Trails style! Let's bundle up and do a short night hike and then grab brews and grub after at Handlebar. This is a short 1.9 mile locals' favorite. This event has been a huge hit in years past and it's become a T&T tradition. Bring your headlamp!

Note: This hike is within the Colorado National Monument. There's a $25/per vehicle fee unless you have a pass. I'll be parked at the lunch loop parking lot just ahead of the entrance at 5:45 pm (black Mazda CX5) if anyone wants to come hop in. If you have a pass, comment in the thread if you're up to ferry folks. Safeway is also a dandy meeting spot for carpool. Boots on trail 6pm.

After our hike we'll rendezvous at Handlebar to warm up with a cup of good cheer and catch up on everyone's holiday plans. Festive attire encouraged. Let's see those ugly sweaters and conspicuous thermals!

Handlebar is a dandy trail stop with plenty of great apres-hike comfort food and sips. They have burgers, cowboy poutine, cheese curds, soups and salads, and a range of drinks options (beer, wine and ciders!).

We'll watch weather as it gets closer. Some years it's been icy/snowy so spikes or trax may be handy.