Trails and Ales

Let’s hike Snowmass Peak, approx 22 miles, 5.8K. We’ll meet Saturday, September 19th, 9:30 am at the Wooly mammoth lot in Golden. We’ll then car pool to the shuttle in Aspen, and shuttle to the starting trailhead. We’ll backpack into Snowmass lake, approx 8.5 miles, and set up camp. The next morning, at approx 4:30 am, we’ll hike up to the Snowmass summit, approx 3 miles, return to camp, then hike out. Previous class 3 14er experience is required. Expect a slightly faster than average pace. Please join the wait list and then I’ll approve your RSVP based on experience and availability.

Sanitas is generally rated moderate strenuous. It's a great cardio burn for those who are getting acclimated or want a good work out.

Distance: 3.2
Elevation: 1256
Dogs: Allowed

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/mount-sanitas-and-sanitas-valley-loop-trail

Meet at Shelter. Driving west on Mapleton around 4th find a parking spot. Walk up hill on right there's a church & new development. Walk up the roadway sidewalk past two trailheads after split rail fence. Take side walk Trail to shelter, 100 yds

PorchFest:
Mapleton Hill PorchFest—founded in 2011—is a free neighborhood walkabout where dozens of local musicians play and sing on the beautiful porches of historic Mapleton Hill. It’s Free! Come celebrate the arts and community.

https://www.mapletonhillporchfest.com/

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/heated 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, along with minimizing our impact to other trail users, 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 by the day prior to the event so that someone on the waitlist can join and plan accordingly. Day-of drop for unforeseen circumstances is understood. Life happens.

If you are on the waitlist, please do not show up anyway, hoping a spot opens up. It’s not fair to others and goes against the spirit of things. Please feel free to meet us at CTG instead, posting a comment as such, so we know how many to plan for.

No guest RSVPs. All attendees are to RSVP with their own Meetup account.

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