Name: HWP Summer Kickoff Party/Potluck Picnic - Staunton St Park
Start: 2024-06-08T08:30:00-06:00
End: 2024-06-08T14:30:00-06:00

Come kickoff the summer with HWP friends and family on Sat, June 8 at Staunton State Park, Ranch Hand Picnic area!
Explore the park in the morning, and meet for lunch starting at 12:00 pm!

There will be some organized hikes in the morning or you can also hang out at picnic area / shelter.

NOTE: This is a state park so park entry fees may be required. Many now have the auto registration include an annual state park pass, but if you don't the daily pass fee is $10 per vehicle.

This is HWP's only fundraising each year to pay for Meetup fees and picnic area/shelter rental for the day.
We are asking that anyone attending the picnic please contribute $10 (if possible), to help cover these fees.
Please pay **Craig Smith**: https://venmo.com/u/crs17

**VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP:** https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lFMFTJrkEDzIrhsHYz7tNkgbd_ZwX8lh8lN4LhwiXIw/edit?usp=sharing

**POT LUCK SIGN-UP :** https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MtkAKDlYcy43CTM0ClrxBDmwF0TnQXFi_bSDOG2ufx0/edit?usp=sharing

**POTLUCK SIDE DISH SIGN-UP:** Lunch is a potluck. (See above for sign-up!) We will have a grill for anyone that would like to grill, please bring your own food to grill.
**RAIN OR SHINE:** Our picnic shelter is covered, but crummy weather may put a dent on the optional activities.
**BYOB ALCOHOL:** HWP is a responsible use group. Please consume adult beverages like a mature adult. You are responsible for all effects of your own consumption.
**SCHEDULE:**
8:30 AM: Arrive at the picnic pavilion. We have our own reserved parking area. If there’s a parking volunteer there, just mention that you’re with the Hiking With Pride group. You can plug in crockpots (there are electrical outlets), etc. right away.
8:30 AM: The setup group will set up.
Check in at our check in table and grab a name tag.
9:00 AM: Individual or group hikes or other activities
12:00 PM: Lunch! Greet, mingle, have fun! We will keep food out for the duration of the picnic so those returning from longer hikes can still eat!
2:30 PM: The cleanup crew will get to work.
**NOTE:** We will have someone at the picnic area from 830a \~ 230p to watch over things while folks hike.
**COSTS:** $10 - Covers pavilion rental, group costs, etc. No refunds. Payment thru Venmo.

**ACTIVITIES:**
• Hiking
• Fishing (Davis Ponds, 1 mi RT) License required
• Mountain biking and Climbing (not HWP organized)
• Games at the Ranch Hand Pavilion
**TRANSPORTATION NOTES:**
Arrive early! (9:30 AM or earlier!) - When parking fills up, entrance becomes 'in, 1 out' even though we have our own dedicated parking area.
Carpools (Plan in comments) can meet at the 285 and Mountain View RTD Park and Ride past Conifer and carpool from there.
**DOG FRIENDLY.** Usual leash rules apply. Rangers enforce this.
**YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (REQUIRED) FIRST TIMERS:** If this is your first meetup with Hiking With PrideHWP your emergency contact's information on file in case of an accident or other emergency. http://goo.gl/WpR3GV
**RSVP:** Limited to 75 adults.
**CELL COVERAGE:** Spotty. Usually have coverage in the parking lots & picnic area.
**WEBSITES:** Staunton State Park Ranch Hand Picnic Area: https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Staunton/Pages/RanchHandPicnicArea.aspx
**DISCLAIMER:** Your safety is your choice. Part of the fun in a group is learning new things about the outdoors. We share stories, tips and happily share our knowledge of gear and trails with others. Though we care about your well-being is true, your personal safety is 100% your responsibility on a trip. The trip organizer provides an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the event together and has no responsibility or liability for the safety of participants

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