Upcoming New Member Hikes

Ralston Creek Trail
Fri, Jul 26, 2024

Bike – Ralston Creek Trail to Eastley Road to Clear Creek Trail Loop

Biking Trip
This is a Hare bike ride making a counterclockwise loop from Arvada on Ralston Creek
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Jul 25
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
Backpack – 2024 BKPS Group 1 : FD3/Graduation Trip - ONLY Group 1 Students can register.
Fri–Sun, Jul 26–28, 2024

Backpack – 2024 BKPS Group 1 : FD3/Graduation Trip - ONLY Group 1 Students can register.

Backpacking Trip
2024 BKPS Group 1 : FD3/Graduation Trip - ONLY Group 1 Students can register.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
12 participants 2 leaders
Registration closes Jul 24
Denver
Joe Kelly
BPX 3-Day: Twin Lakes, Blue Lake and Peggy Lake
Fri–Sun, Jul 26–28, 2024

Backpack – BPX 3-Day: Twin Lakes, Blue Lake and Peggy Lake

Backpacking Trip
This is a challenging 3 day out and back 22 mile trip in the Mount
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Jul 24
Backpacking Section
Randall Blosser
Ralston Creek Trail
Fri, Jul 26, 2024

Bike – Ralston Creek Trail to Eastley Road to Clear Creek Trail Loop

Biking Trip
This is a Terrapin bike ride on the Ralston Creek Trail. Please note: It's an
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
17 participants
Registration closes Jul 24
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Jan Brady
Colorado River Headwaters Byway Bike Route
Fri–Sun, Jul 26–28, 2024

Bike – Colorado River Headwaters Byway Bike Route

Biking Trip
2.5 day bike overnight following the Fraser and Colorado Rivers from Fraser to Glenwood springs.
Difficulty: Diffucult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant
Registration closes Jul 17
Trailblazers (age 21-40 social/hiking section)
Gregory McVie
Geneva Creek Iron Fens
Fri, Jul 26, 2024

Hiking – Geneva Creek Iron Fens

Hiking Trip
Fens are peat bogs fed by groundwater. These fens are so iron rich they have
Difficulty: B
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 24
Denver
Fri, Jul 26, 2024

Hiking – Off-Trail Series - Sugarloaf Peaks Loop SW of the Hells Hole TH.

Hiking Trip
Off-Trail Series - Sugarloaf Peaks Loop SW of the Hells Hole TH.
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
6 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 23
Bobcats Section
Rich McAdams
Wilderness First Aid
Sat–Sun, Jul 27–28, 2024

Wilderness First Aid – AMC - Conf Room A

Wilderness Medicine Field trip: Wilderness First Aid
This is the in-person field day associated with the WFA course.
No Prerequisites
8 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jul 25
CMC State
Graham Ottley
Trail Maintenance – Trail Maintenance - Square Top Lakes Trail
Sat, Jul 27, 2024

Trail Maintenance – Trail Maintenance - Square Top Lakes Trail

Conservation Trip
Square Top Lakes Trail Maintenance, Day 2
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 25
Denver
Steve Bonowski
Sat, Jul 27, 2024

Hiking – Blackface (12,147') via Wilson Meadows Trail

Hiking Trip
Blackface (12,147') via Wilson Meadows Trail
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Jul 25
Western Slope
Bud Tasch
Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail - Pancake Rocks
Sat, Jul 27, 2024

Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail - Pancake Rocks

Hiking Trip
We will go to Pancake Rocks and have an opportunity to go another mile for
Difficulty: Moderate A in that we won't stop until we reach the 3 mile mark
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
9 participants
Registration closes Jul 24
Pikes Peak
Christie Lee
BPX Trip – 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH
Sat–Sun, Jul 27–28, 2024

BPX Trip – 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH

Backpacking Trip
Backpacking at American Lakes in State Forest State Park offer an unforgettable experience immersed in
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
3-Day: Fancy, Treasure Vault and Missouri Lakes from Missouri Lake/Fancy Pass TH
Sat–Mon, Jul 27–29, 2024

BPX Trip – 3-Day: Fancy, Treasure Vault and Missouri Lakes from Missouri Lake/Fancy Pass TH

Backpacking Trip
A moderate backpack to 3 beautiful lakes with a side trip to the remains of
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
5 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 25
Backpacking Section
Kristen Paris
BPX 2-Day: Eaglesmere Lakes from Eaglesmere TH
Sat–Sun, Jul 27–28, 2024

Backpack – BPX 2-Day: Eaglesmere Lakes from Eaglesmere TH

Backpacking Trip
Backpacking to Eaglesmere Lakes in the Eagles Nest Wilderness is a journey of exploration and
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 25
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
Sat, Jul 27, 2024

Hiking – One way hike up Cougar Ridge Trail from Minturn to Lionshead Rock and top of Vail Gondola. Then ride down Vail gondola (no pass and no fee to ride down). Well-behaved leashed dogs ok.

Hiking Trip
One way hike up Cougar Ridge Trail from Minturn to Lionshead Rock and top of
Difficulty: Hard
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants
Registration closes Jul 25
Gore Range
Matt Felder
Field Day – Clear Creek Canyon
Sat, Jul 27, 2024

Field Day – Clear Creek Canyon

Climbing Lecture: TCS Anchors & Trad Climbing
Field Day for Advanced Anchors and Trad Climbing
No Prerequisites
2 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Jul 25
Technical Climbing Section
Joe Carbone
Hiking – Half Dome Cables Route Bucket List Trip
Sat, Jul 27, 2024

Hiking – Half Dome Cables Route Bucket List Trip

Hiking Trip
Half Dome Cables Route Bucket List Trip
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Denver
Jose Pacheco
Apex Park
Sat, Jul 27, 2024

New & Prospective Member Hike – Apex Trailhead - Apex and Enchanted Forest Trail Loop

Hiking Trip
New and Prospective member orientation hike. Instruction will include 10 essentials, Leave no trace principles,
No Prerequisites
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 27
Robbie Monsma
Hiking – Neota and Thunder Peaks
Sat, Jul 27, 2024

Hiking – Neota and Thunder Peaks

Hiking Trip
This on & off trail hike includes a tour of three peaks along the continential
Difficulty: Diff B
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 25
Northern Colorado
James Kelly
Brainard Lake Rec Area - Long Lake Trailhead
Sun, Jul 28, 2024

Ascending Hikes – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Long Lake Trailhead

Hiking Trip
Beautiful hike to Isabelle Lake then on to Isabelle Glacier in the Indian Peaks Wilderness
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
23 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 25
Ascending Hikes Section
Abbie Gentry
Field Day – Boulder Canyon
Sun, Jul 28, 2024

Field Day – Boulder Canyon

Climbing Lecture: TCS Anchors & Trad Climbing
Field Day for Advanced Anchors and Trad Climbing
No Prerequisites
6 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Jul 26
Technical Climbing Section
Sheryl Lampert
Garden of the Gods
Sun, Jul 28, 2024

Hiking – Garden of the Gods

Hiking Trip
A 7-mile hike where we traverse the perimeter of the Garden of the Gods without
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Jul 26
Pikes Peak
Touqeer Ahmad
Mon, Jul 29, 2024

Hiking – Chasm Lake 11,760' RMNP. Start at Long's Peak Trailhead - 1261-1299 Longs Peak Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Hiking Trip
Chasm Lake 11,760' RMNP. Start at Long's Peak Trailhead - 1261-1299 Longs Peak Rd, Estes
Difficulty: Difficult B
No Prerequisites
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 18
CMC State
Mark Frymier
3-Day: Elliott Ridge and Gore Range Trail from Elliott Ridge TH
Mon–Wed, Jul 29–31, 2024

BPX Trip – 3-Day: Elliott Ridge and Gore Range Trail from Elliott Ridge TH

Backpacking Trip
This will be a two night backpack through the heart of the Gore Range. Much
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Jul 26
Backpacking Section
James Borgel
Mount Falcon
Mon, Jul 29, 2024

Octo Hike – Mount Falcon - West TH

Hiking Trip
OCTO HIKE - Mount Falcon West TH - route Parmalee Gulch, Devil's Elbow, Castle Trail
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby 1 leader
Registration closes Jul 27
Brad Cotten
Staunton State Park
Mon, Jul 29, 2024

Hiking – Staunton State Park

Hiking Trip
We will begin this trip with a private tour of the Staunton Historic cabin by
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 26
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Linda Jagger
Backpack – 4 Day - BPX- West Elk Wilderness: Mill Castle Trail to Lowline Trail Loop
Mon, Jul 29–Thu, Aug 1, 2024

Backpack – 4 Day - BPX- West Elk Wilderness: Mill Castle Trail to Lowline Trail Loop

Backpacking Trip
Great backpack for fit folks with an appetite for wild Colorado. Call/text leader with your
Difficulty: Challenging
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Jul 27
Backpacking Section
Hiking – Chasm Lake 11,760' RMNP.  Start at Long's Peak Trailhead - 1261-1299 Longs Peak Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517.
Mon, Jul 29, 2024

Hiking – Chasm Lake 11,760' RMNP. Start at Long's Peak Trailhead - 1261-1299 Longs Peak Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Hiking Trip
Chasm Lake 11,760' RMNP. Start at Long's Peak Trailhead - 1261-1299 Longs Peak Rd, Estes
Difficulty: Difficult B
No Prerequisites
11 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 18
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Suzy Allexan
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session
Mon, Jul 29, 2024

PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture

Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Jul 21
Pikes Peak
Glenn Barr
Ascending Hikes – Mt Silverheels
Tue, Jul 30, 2024

Ascending Hikes – Mt Silverheels

Hiking Trip
Date change to July due to snow conditions at top in June. Please plan to
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 28
Ascending Hikes Section
Holly Myers