Trip
New & Prospective Member Hike – Apex Park
New and Prospective member orientation hike.
Contacts
- Sat, Oct 25, 2025
- New Member Hikes
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy to Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,025 ft
- 9 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Orientation hike for new and prospective members. Instruction will include 10 essentials, Leave no trace principles, hiking pace, risk management, and an overview of the CMC.
Meet at 7:45
The Apex TH is accessed by entering the parking area via a small driveway located just south of the Golden Fire Station No. 24. The Fire Station is located at 151 Heritage Rd, Golden, CO 80401, just north of the Heritage Rd x Colfax/40/93 intersection. Head all the way across the lot and park near the restrooms and TH.
New and Prospective member orientation hike. Instruction will include 10 essentials, Leave no trace principles, hiking pace and safety. Subject to roster-size and leader availability, we may split the group and offer a separate, more challenging trip for experienced hikers only: 7 miles, 1450’ gain.
Badges
participants will earn:
New Member Hike
Required Equipment
10 essentials