Indian Creek Trail Climate Hike (near Denver)

Note, this hike has limited space and is posted on multiple forums so you MUST contact the hike coordinator, Claude, directly by phone or e-mail to register.

Join Wild Connections for a hike along lovely Bear Creek on the Indian Creek trail, located southwest of Roxborough Park. Wildflowers are peaking and recent moisture has the forest lush and green. A description of the full loop may be found at: Indian Creek Loop Hike - Day Hikes Near Denver.

This will be a moderate hike of about 6 miles and 900 ft elevation gain, starting at 7,400 ft. At a fairly casual pace, environmental scientist and author Dr Karl Ford will explain why this area may qualify in this changing climate as a good area for climate refugia – a place where plants and animals will have a better chance for survival as our climate warms. These places are part of the Wild Connections Climate Corridor and Refugia Analysis. We will also talk about the threats to our mountain environment facing Colorado due to climate change. Wild Connections is a 30 year old conservation organization of staff and volunteers dedicated to preservation of our natural habitat.

We will meet at the park and ride at Mineral and Santa Fe at 8:00 am and car pool for those wishing to or provide directions to the trailhead for those wishing to drive on their own. A Colorado Springs carpool will be available as well.

Hikers should bring sturdy boots, raingear, an extra layer for warmth and a sack lunch. Also plenty of water suitable for conditions. You must register with the organizer, Claude Neumann, beforehand as this hike is published on multiple lists. For information and to register, Claude can be reached at 720-231-3039 or [claudeneumann@earthlink.net](mailto:claudeneumann@earthlink.net).