Trails and Ales

## Details

*Starting with waitlist due to repeat no-shows and late cancellations.
(Cross posted with other groups.)

NOTE: In order to come off the waitlist you need to message me through Meetup.

(This is a pretty easy hike.) I’m NOT FAST. Even though I usually do harder hikes, I pace myself. Therefore, we won’t be going fast.

We will meet at the Gateway Parking. Be ready to start hiking at the start time. That means get there early if you’re going to get ready at the trailhead. No timed entry or parking fee required.

*Also, recognize that I am an organizer, not a hike leader. You are responsible for yourself. So, learn the route and know whether or not you are capable of completing the hike (see the link).

THANKS FOR READING The Above !!!

Hike Name: Brainard and Long Lakes via Gateway Trailhead
Distance: 7.0 Miles
Gain: 656'
Peak Elevation: 10,549’
Meeting Location: Brainard Recreation Area
Link: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/easy-gateway-th-to-brainard-and-long-lakes-loop-639666a

Any other hike related information you would like is yours to research.

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.

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!! 😃