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Camaraderie. Conversation. Fresh Air & Exercise
Join us for an opportunity to meet new people while getting outdoors. Kids are welcome. Fido too on his/her leash where allowed. On weekends we usually stick fairly close to Denver with hikes offering great Colorado scenery and views. You will sometimes get to see big horn sheep (like on the Quandary climb), hawks soaring overhead (like from dinosaur Ridge) , wildflowers in the spring, and songbirds in the forest. We usually stop off for lunch on the way home.
Folks it is winter now. And we are in Colorado. Please come to your outing prepared. Depending on the outing you may need snowshoes or spikes and poles. Dress in layers and try to stay away from anything cotton. And as we get further into winter be prepared to attach your snowshoes to your pack.
We have different hikes. We do from easy to moderate hikes in the foothills with 300 to 600 feet elevation gain to more challenging hikes higher up in the mountains. Decent trail shoes or boots are recommended along with some extra clothing, a snack and some water.
We also mix in more advanced trips on a regular basis like backpacking the Grand Canyon, other National Parks and Wilderness Areas in Colorado and other states.
Please assess each the outing based on your abilities, gear and physical conditioning. Same for the kids if they plan to come along. Join the group and we'll email you the hike details, directions to the park-n-ride we're using and directions to the trailhead each week so you can make your plans.
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Dayhike Gateway Mesa Open Space Between Castle Rock and Franktown
Location not specified yetPlease read all of the directions.
Directions to the trailhead. The trailhead to Gateway Mesa is off of Highway 86 about midway between Castle Rock and Franktown. The turnoff is south of and a little below the road
The hike: We'll do the Legacy trail and return by Chuck's Loop. I'd rate the hike as moderate. There is one ladder on the Legacy Trail. It is a fun trail with great views to the east.
Gateway Mesa Open Space and Trails | Castle Rock, CO - Official Website
There is a privy at the trailhead.
Well behaved dogs are allowed. No Pitbulls.
Scott
720-840-96983 attendeesDayhike Roxborough St. Park.
Location not specified yetPlease read all of the directions.
Directions to the Park ‘n Ride: Off of C-470 go south on Wadsworth. After a few miles, turn left and drive through Waterton Canyon and up to the Safeway on the right at the stoplight. Park away from the grocery store. Please be there by 7:45.
Directions to the trailhead. Find directions to Roxborough St. Park here: Maps and Directions - Roxborough State Park Please be there by 8:00 am.
The hike: We're going to do about a four-mile loop. I'd rate it as moderate. It climbs some at first on part of the Carpenter Peak Trail. Then circles back around to the left using the Elk Valley and Bear Canyon trails to get back to the visitor's center.
There are restrooms at the trailhead.
Fido has to stay home today. Sorry.
Scott
720-840-96984 attendees- $25.00
Camp and hike in Rocky Mountain Nat. Park.
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Denver, CO, USA really fun time camping and hiking up in the Rocky Mountain Nat. Park. We have the group site G004-M in the Glacier Basin Campground. It's a tents only CG. There is water and a bathroom with sinks and flush toilets. There are showers in close by Estes Park.
We have this campsite for 4 nights. There is lots of hiking close by from very easy to climbing the 14er Longs Peak if you want to.
The Park is on the timed-entry permit system. You can get your entry permit here: Timed Entry Permit System - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service)This is a lot of fun. Four days of camping and hiking for $25.
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