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Hiking – Happy Hour Hike - Cherry Creek State Park

Happy Hour Hike - Cherry Creek State Park

  • Tue, Oct 8, 2024
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 3.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 5,649 ft
  • Pace: Fast Paced 2.5-3mph

Meet at the Shop Creek Trail Trailhead outside of Cherry Creek State Park on E Temple Drive, Aurora, CO 80015. https://maps.app.goo.gl/rRd64TqEdmBnK1BB6

We will meet at the parking area and walk in - no fees or park pass required.

Meet at 5:30pm for a 5:40pm departure

Full-time job? Jealous of “the others” who get to hike mid-week while you’re at work? This one’s for you!

Meet after work for a “happy hour hike”, bring your dog if you’d like.

This one will be in Cherry Creek State Park. We will start at outside the park not the Parker Road, Aurora side, and walk in on the Shop creek trail. This will be a circular route, mostly single track and gravel, with a little bit on concrete trail.

Dogs must be well-behaved, non-reactive and should be able to walk at a fast pace (though we allow plenty time to sniff and “mark”).

We will practice Leave No Trace (LNT) with NO exceptions. If you don’t want to carry your dog’s poop with you, this is not the hike for you. Dogs must be leash at all times.

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Required Equipment

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Bring water & snacks for you and your pup, good walking shoes, flashlight in case the sunset comes before we reach the trailhead on the return trip. 10 essential as always.

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