Trails and Ales

Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Littleton for another movie night.

Look out for the Tuesday following the movie opening week...

Featured Movie:
How to Train Your Dragon at 6:15 pm

Storyline:
On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup's friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

Movie Trailer
https://youtu.be/22w7z_lT6YM?si=Lym9RZwu0CpGp0F4

Location:
7301 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120

Call to book (720-588-4107) your $7 🎟 to avoid the online service fee & pickup tickets when you arrive.

We are row 8 seats 11 & 12 if you want to sit close.

FYI, movie 🎬 times vary based on location that has the earliest show time during the week, and Tuesdays are discounted everywhere. 😁

We will meet before the movie at 6:00 pm and afterward in the foyer for Intro's by the bench along the wall adjacent to the entrance doors. Alamo Movies, you can enter 30 minutes before and start ordering your food/drinks or watch the funky previews.

In order to attend future events with us: Please update your RSVP so we know not to expect you if you can't make it, thanks! Please only join if you want to be part of the movie group, as you will be marked as a no show if we don't see you, thanks 😉

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Crater Lakes (upper and lower) are a fantastic destination, in the heart of the James Peak Wilderness. This beautiful area gets far less visitors then it's popular neighbor to the north, the Indian Peaks Wilderness, but is every bit as scenic.

Distance: 7.4 miles
Elevation: 1740 ft

Bring spikes and gaiters if you have them, we will encounter snow.

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/crater-lakes-trail-via-south-boulder-creek-trail

The trail starts at the Moffat Tunnel and climbs to two beautiful alpine lakes just below the Continental Divide. From the East Portal Trailhead start heading west parallel to the road and the Moffat Tunnel. The trail starts off gentle and weaves through aspen groves and pine forest.

Details: Lower Lakes, about 6 miles RT with 1,400 feet elevation gain. Distance to Upper Lakes, about 7-8 miles RT, with about 1,790 feet of elevation gain. We'll try to make it to the upper lake but it depends on the trail conditions.

Directions: From Rollinsville on Highway 119, turn on the dirt road marked East Portal Road/Rollins Pass (just before the bridge). Drive 7.2 miles to a split in the road. Turn left 0.8 miles to the trailhead at the Moffat Tunnel. (Rollinsville is 5 miles south of Nederland on Highway 119.)

As always, bring extra clothes, water, rain gear, and something yummy to share.

Carpools:

Boulder: meet on the north side of 6th at Canyon at 7:30, leaving at 7:40 sharp. Not the Justice Center lot - too many break-ins occur there. Turn right on 6th from canyon rather than left into the justice center.

Denver: I'd suggest the parking lot at 93 and 72, then take Coal Creek Canyon to Peak to Peak (Highway 119), turn left, then follow the directions above.

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 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, 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.

If your guest needs to drop, please update your RSVP. I ask that you not bring a last-minute guest who is not included on the attendee list.

If you are on the waitlist, I ask that you please 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!

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