Hiking – Rise & Grind - Walker Ranch, Ethel Harrold, and Canyon Falls, Boulder OSMP

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Hiking – Rise & Grind - Walker Ranch, Ethel Harrold, and Canyon Falls, Boulder OSMP

Rise & Grind - Walker Ranch, Ethel Harrold, and Canyon Falls, Boulder OSMP

  • Wed, Dec 18, 2024
  • Boulder
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy to Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 965 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,660 ft
  • Pace: 1.5

Meetup time will be 6:00 am sharp; please be on time.

Details and directions will be emailed to registered participants.

Welcome to Rise & Grind, the CMC Boulder Group’s morning hiking and coffee series.  Our objective is to start our day off right with some exercise, good company 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.

For this morning's Rise & Grind we’ll be hiking to Canyon Falls at Walker Ranch.  The route will ascend approximately 965 feet over 4.2 miles round trip.

Please note, while this will be a easy/moderate hike, it is not designed to be a beginner trip.  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. 

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

- Waterproof hiking boots or GTX trail runners

- 10 essentials, including water and a snack

- Light traction device (Yaktrax or similar) is recommended

- Gaiters are recommended

- Trekking poles are recommended

- A positive attitude

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