Name: Pups & Pints: Dog-Preferred Hike + Craft Beer Hangout (Front Range)
Start: 2025-11-16T14:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-11-16T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Lair o’ the Bear Park

## Details 🐶

Please try to arrive early. Sometimes maps will take you to the wrong location so [PLEASE USE ALLTRAILS](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/bear-creek-trail-to-the-castle) and click the Get Directions button to find exactly where to park.

Parking lot may be full. There are other lots nearby, just to the West. Feel free to park there if full and I can share my location so you can meet up with us 949-230-3625 (Nick Ahrens)

Join us for the 10th Pups & Pints meetup!
We’ll kick things off with a friendly 4/4.5 mile beginner hike in Idledale, followed by a visit to a \*\*local dog-friendly craft brewery\*\* to hang out and connect.

Hike link shows 2 miles *BUT* we will extending it along some of the easy trails here to get us to around 4/4.5 miles. This trail is well maintained, relatively flat. Will go a little farther than the trail listed and just before returning the the parking lot we will go on [a 1.6 mile loop](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/bruin-bluff-trail-loop)

**🐶 What to Expect**
\- 4/4\.5 mile easy/beginner hike
\- Brewery hangout right after the hike
\- Fun\, casual\, inclusive vibe
\- Dog\-friendly — bring your pup on a leash
\- You’re welcome with or without a dog\!

**📍HIKE Location (2:00pm)**
Location will be Lair O' The Bear Parking Lot **([Use AllTrails map for directions)](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/bear-creek-trail-to-the-castle)**, which is a good fit for any dog. Then we will plan on attending a local dog-friendly brewery afterwards.
**[ALL TRAILS LINK](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/bear-creek-trail-to-the-castle)**

**🍻 PINTS Location (4:15-ish)**
[CODA Brewing](https://codabrewing.com/?age-verified=7abf1f27bb) located at (**15965 S Golden Rd. Ste C2 Golden, Colorado 80401)**
\*\*Pretty sure its dog friendly inside the brewery, in case its cold\*\*

**🧭 RSVP & Timing**
Please RSVP if you can — we’re keeping things informal, but it helps us plan.
Please show up 5-10 minutes early
Feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP.
Come solo or bring a friend - we’re here to build an awesome local crew of people who love pups, pints, and the outdoors.
Bring you own water, snacks & sun protection

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This group is hosted by Nick, a local Denver resident & boxer dog dad, just looking to build community. Just good vibes & a fun group.
Looking forward to seeing you and your dog out there!
Follow our Instagram Page!
[https://www.instagram.com/pupsandpintsco/](https://www.instagram.com/pupsandpintsco/)
*By attending, you agree to participate at your own risk. The organizer assumes no liability for injuries, damages, or incidents involving you, your guests, or your pets. Bring your own water, food, sun protection. Do not drink and drive.*

Nick Ahrens

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