Trip
Hiking – Orbital Trail - Segment 13
For Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang members ONLY. We will hike segment 13 of the Denver Orbital Trail (DOT) through Cherry Creek State Park on the Cherry Creek Trail. We will be hiking from south to north. Robbie Monsma will be leading this hike from north to south on the same day. We should be able to meet in the middle for lunch.
- Wed, Feb 12, 2025
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 220 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,680 ft
- Pace: Casual
- 3 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at 9:00am at the starting point Arapahoe Cherry Creek Trailhead, 14460-15136 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112 https://maps.app.goo.gl/mH73dm1BwYRn11QG6. I will need two drivers to meet me at the Cherry Creek Visitors Center, https://maps.app.goo.gl/ogswesKkiv6B9QFZ9, our ending spot, to leave two cars there. Those drivers will need the Keep Colorado Wild Pass (the one you can get with your vehicle registration). We’ll coordinate those details when I send out the pre-hike email.
The DOT is a walking route that makes a full circle around Denver. We will walk on the Cherry Creek Trail through neighborhood greenways and then into Cherry Creek State Park. We will walk through the Park and then around and over the Cherry Creek Reservoir and Dam. We will then drive back to the starting point. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/segment-13-arapahoe-road-trailhead-to-cherry-creek-state-park-8169e05?u=i&sh=xvzrld
There are toilets at the beginning and end and several along the way.
This route is exploratory for the trip leaders.
If you are interested in carpooling from somewhere further west, so indicate in a Registration Note and I will let the others know about that interest, but it will be up to you to arrange any carpool and the sharing costs.
Required Equipment
Dress appropriately for the weather, including sunscreen and a hat, plus wind clothes. Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Expect a cold start. Carry micro spikes because they may be required.