Colorado Springs Backpackers

CSB Trail Work Backpack

25 abr 2026 19:00 MDT

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Ready to make a difference while hitting the trails? Join us for a day of giving back to the stunning landscapes we love to explore! No experience necessary.

• Hands-on trail maintenance and improvement tasks.
• Fun and camaraderie with fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
• Make a lasting impact on our local hiking havens.
• Learn about what goes into maintaining the trails we love.
• The trail work will be done a section of the Colorado Trail and Lost Creek Wilderness.

12 spots. You will be added to the wait list and moved to attending when the following are completed:

• Completion of a qualifying hike (see upcoming events)
• Fill out the waiver (including +1's) to participate: https://forms.gle/Y4sthwTqZzyLge5Q8

What to Wear:

• Long pants and long sleeve shirts are required. Plan to get dirty.
• Boots/high ankle trail runners required.

What to Bring:

• Sturdy work gloves, garden gloves or full fingered MTB gloves.
• Safety glasses/sunglasses (shaded or clear) depending on weather.
• A bandana or liner for wearing under provided hard hats.
• Sun protection (sunscreen, buff or bandana for under hard hat)
• Backpacking gear and food.

Provided:

• Hard hats
• Trail tools/saws

Things to Know:

• Plan to backpack up to 8.5 miles RT from trailhead to campsite.
• Dogs are welcome but must be qualified and approved by organizers and are recommended to be on leash for safety.
• All participants will need to help carry 1-2 hand tools in.

Friday night

• Carpool from the Springs to the campsite on the Caltopo Map near Bailey.
• Review the JHA/CTF/USFS waivers and have a tool/safety talk.
• No facilities at car camping location, so plan accordingly.
• While we are car camping Friday night, Saturday is backpacking so plan your gear as needed.
• Hammock friendly camping location for car camping and backpacking.

Saturday

• Pack up
• Safety briefing and warmup at 8:00 AM
• Backpack up to 4.3 miles, 1200 ft of gain to camping location
• Will cut down trees on the way as needed
• Setup camp
• Work on remaining 4 miles of trail, clearing trees

Sunday

• Continue work on remaining 4 miles of trail, clearing trees
• Pack up
• Hike back to cars

Barely Backpacking 2.0: Newlin Creek

09 may 2026 9:00 MDT

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PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE RESPONDING!

Group size 8 people. Well-behaved, leashed trail dogs are welcome as long as they have completed a qualifying hike.

Required actions before trip:
1 - *Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7
2 - *Complete a qualifying hike. Check the calendar regularly for upcoming opportunities.
3- Attend a pre-planning Google meeting one week before trip start date (will send invite via Google closer to).
*including any 1+.

Trip difficulty: Beginner

The Plan:

• Carpool (~1 hr) to trailhead; AWD/4WD with higher clearance may be needed for the final mile
• Early season trip (weather dependent), low elevation with multiple creek crossings
• Camp near remnants of an old logging site (steam boiler, flywheel, chimney)
• Optional day hike to the high point (possible views)
• Could this be a day hike? Yeah, that’s how most people do it. But if you’re looking for an excuse to test out new or dust off the backpacking gear, this is it.

Stats:

• Hike in: 2.6 mi, +1,427 ft / -27 ft
• Day hike: 1.3 mi, +733 ft / -733 ft
• Hike out: 2.6 mi, +27 ft / -1,427 ft

Potential stop on the way home for lunch in Florence/Penrose area.

Weather (average estimate – will update closer to trip):

• High: ~58–62°F
• Low: ~28–32°F (yeah, it can freeze)
• Typical spring conditions: Chance of rain or even brief snow/graupel—could be t-shirt hiking weather or puffy-at-camp, possibly both in the same day
• Also likely there will be fire ban given the dry winter

Equipment/Resources/Etc:

• Bear canister, Ursack, or rope/cord for those who have experience hanging food.
• What to Bring Backpacking
• 10 Essentials
• Reach out if you have packing questions.
• Caltopo route: https://caltopo.com/m/PTUP3JG
• AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/newlin-creek-trail

Qualifying + Conditioning Hike - Pancake Rocks

09 may 2026 9:00 MDT

Horsethief Park Trailhead, Colorado 67, Divide, CO, US

PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE POST BEFORE RSVPing.

If you do not have micro spikes please invest in some now. They will be required to participate as we will not know the ice situation of the whole trail.

This is a qualifying hike to participate in upcoming backpacking events with Colorado Springs Backpackers (COSBP). If you have a dog you want to bring backpacking, your dog must also qualify. Friendly, well behaved, leashed dogs welcome. If you have already qualified, you are welcome to participate if you are interested in doing a conditioning hike.

You only have to complete a qualifying hike once unless it's been more than 8 months since last participating in a COSBP trip or hike.
Before being able to participate in this hike you must fill out a waiver -
https://forms.gle/3DzXeRDJziLAZ8nJ7

What it takes to qualify:
1 - Carry a full backpacking pack for the whole hike that weighs at least 24 pounds. I suggest you pack it as you would if you were actually backpacking. I DO NOT suggest carrying actual weights as it will be too unevenly distributed and awkward. We will weigh packs.
2 - Finish the hike without any major problems.
3 - You know and can communicate about when you need to take a break.
4 - No pace requirement.
5 - Good attitude - gets along well with people.

Hike Route:
distance: 6.5mi elevation: 1,692ft
map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/pancake-rocks--2
https://caltopo.com/m/N5H6MG0