🇺🇸Humpday Hike Columbine Trail to Mt. Cutler for Suicide Prevention 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Bring your flag to show support of veterans and other Americans and tell them "this world is a better place with you in it"!

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, featuring the global theme "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" with the call to action to "Start the Conversation"

About 133 people die by suicide each day in the United States showing the highest incentration in America Indian/ Alaskan population and an increase in minority groups and youth.

If you think someone is considering suicide, please contact the Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1 or chat onlin

🇺🇸 Bring your flag and meet at 5:30pm in the parking lot across from Starsmore Discovery Center near the Columbine trailhead. NOTE: There's poor to NO CELL connection in the canyon

This is an easy 5+ mile out and back hike along the Columbine trail to Mt. Cutler that has about 400 ft elevation gain and features fantastic views of the canyon and the many peaks.

***Animals: OK (leashed please

*** WEATHER: ?? degrees and ?

*** Trail conditions: Hard packed dirt/ light scree trail. Heavy scree and rocks near summit. Expect spotty cell service in North Cheyenne Canyon

*** NEEDED: WATER, hiking poles, boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, and snacks/drinks to share. Be prepared with rain gear and flashlight or HEADLAMP

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 item