CMC Seasonal Stewardship Trail Crew Update
CMC's Stewardship Trail Crews have completed more than seven weeks of work in the field, roughly half of their summer season!
Upcoming Events
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
RMOTHG Trip – IPW - Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake TH - Blue Lake
Blue Lake is a scenic, above treeline lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Along the way we will pass Mitchell Lake in addition to some scenic ponds and krummholz. At the top we will have a pretty lakeside view of Mount Toll towering above us!!! We will continue a little further than the "regular stopping place" and hike around the lake to a pretty meadow area (0.4 miles further) which will hopefully have beautiful wildflowers. The trail is fairly rocky, and there is one steep section, we will take our time hiking down this on our return. Please read my Leader's Notes below for very important information!!!
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
Rise and Grind – South Mesa TH - Shadow Canyon Loop
A loop from South Mesa Trailhead: 4.7 miles and 967' gain.
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class
Wed–Fri, Aug 12–14, 2026
Camp – Jefferson Lake Recreation Area
Camping trip to Jefferson Creek Campground to hike and see Perseid meteor shower. Dogs welcome but not required.
