Trails and Ales

**** Note 17:30 start time ****
Let’s see how this time works for everyone.

We will meet at the covered gazebo to do a quick circle of introductions and have a leisurely social hike to catch up on our week and meet some new friends along with old friends on a weekly basis!!!

Popular trail offering views of Denver, the Front Range and wildlife. Bluffs Regional Park Trail is a 2.8 mile loop trail located in Lone Tree that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. Two overlooks add about a half-mile each. Minimal elevation gain. Dog friendly, on-leash.

We can go longer than the 2.8 miles to visit Lonehenge, aka the stone benches, which adds about 1.6 miles to the hike.

Hopefully we’ll catch an amazing sunset!!

Afterwards, we’ll head over to Clock Tower Grill. They have a great happy hour food/drink menu until 7 pm. Nice covered/heated patio. We celebrate birthdays! Let us know, and we’ll get a slice of their awesome Oreo Ice Cream Cake to share!

Clock Tower Grill
9360 Station St, Unit 100
Lone Tree, CO 80124

In the interest of keeping things equitable and the group size manageable, along with minimizing our impact to other trail users, I ask for your consideration of the following. Thank you.

Please RSVP only if you intend to come. If your plans change, please update your RSVP in a timely manner so that someone on the waitlist can join. Cancellation policy is by the day prior to the event. Day-of drop for unforeseen circumstances is understood. Life happens.

If you are on the waitlist, please do not show up anyway, hoping a spot opens up. Please feel free to meet us at CTG instead, posting a comment as such, so we know how many to plan for.

No guest RSVPs. All attendees are to RSVP with their own Meetup account.

We do this hike every Monday year-round, so there’s plenty of opportunity to join in the fun!!

** Note 17:30 start time **

Let’s do the Red and Gold trail loops at Philip S Miller Park. Distance is ~4.3 mi.

https://www.crgov.com/2051/Philip-S-Miller-Park

If you tap the event address, your maps app should take you right to the trailhead.

As you drive in, stay to the left on the main road, following it as it curves around the left side of the large building. You’ll pass the incline on your left. Go to the far west end of the south parking lot, by the zipline office and towers.

If you end up at the amphitheater, you’re at the wrong place. Drive around to the south side of the park.

If you are unfamiliar with the park, please give yourself extra time to navigate.

Please RSVP only if you intend to come. If your plans change, please update your RSVP in a timely manner so that someone on the waitlist can join.

Afterwards, we’ll head over to SliceWorks to enjoy food & beverages and good conversation.

SliceWorks
210 Third St
Castle Rock, CO 80104

Hike with Tom and Jerry @ Green Mountain. This trail has a nice overlook of the city and the park is open until 10 pm. Bring your headlamp and hydration along with the classic essentials.

Time: 6:30 pm at the Rooney Rd Parking Lot

We will do introductions and then get started.

Trail Description:
Rating: moderate
Distance: 4.3 miles
Elevation gain: 803 ft

Well behaved dogs always welcome! Please pickup and dispose of any excrement as per regulations

Rooney Valley Trail (Green Mountain) Trail Loop on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/rooney-valley-trail-green-mountain-trail-loop

COTREX: https://trails.colorado.gov/trailheads/rooney-road-2613

DISCLAIMER: Hiking is risky. Every year people are hurt and killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost, or bring the wrong gear. We are not professional guides. 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. And lastly, anyone choosing to hike with our group should carry personal medical insurance and a CORSAR (Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue) card (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dola/search-and-rescue-fund) in case of an emergency.

This is just a feeler. Would anyone be interested in going camping in White Sands National Park outside Alamogordo New Mexico? Look it up before you answer. There are hotels nearby as well. Some time in April. Just feeling it out to see who is interested.