Hiking – Boulder Open Space

Meetup time will be 6:25 am, departing at 6:30am sharp; please be on time.

Details and directions will be emailed to registered participants.

Welcome to Rise & Grind, the CMC Boulder Group’s new morning hiking and coffee series.  Our objective is to start our day off right with exercise and maybe a little mindfulness too.  In addition to the hike itself, we’ll take a moment to pause on the summit, reflect on our intentions for the day and perhaps do some breathing exercises.  Afterward there will be an optional stop for coffee, symbolizing a fresh start and the energy needed to conquer the day.

On this morning's Rise & Grind we will hike Royal Arch; the route is expected to ascend approximately 1,400 feet over 3.3 miles round trip.

Please note, this is a moderate to difficult hike and is not designed to be a beginner trip. You should be comfortable climbing more than 1,000 feet in under one mile at a moderate (2.0 mph or 30 min/mile) pace without significant breaks. This will be a before-work hike for some participants, so it’s important that we maintain our pace and finish promptly so folks can get to work on time.  Please know your own abilities and be considerate of the rest of the group when you sign up.