Trip
Octo Hike – Castlewood Canyon - Westside Trailhead
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC hikes, or anyone who finds CMC's traditional Easy hikes more than they want or can do. Octo Hikes are slower paced, have shorter distances, less elevation gain, and more frequent stops than typical Easy A hikes. We also normally stop for snacks at picnic tables, where available, or social lunch at a local cafe after the hike (details TBA.)
Contacts
- Mon, Nov 25, 2024
- Octogenarian Hikes
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- Pace: Slow
- FULL, 5 on waitlist (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting Time: 8:30 am to arrange carpools to limited parking at Castlewood trailhead.
Meeting Place: Target parking lot off Hwy 86 at the far north end.
5010 Founders Pkwy
Castle Rock, CO 80108-7838
If you are coming from the north: At the light at Hwy 86 and Trail Boss Drive turn left onto Trail Boss Drive. Take the first right off Trail Boss, and drive a short way to turn left into the Target parking lot. Keep going left to get to the north end of the lot.
We will hike along the bottom of the canyon, up the dam staircase, and along Cherry Creek for a short while, and return the same way. We will Not be hiking up to the mesa.
Non-Octos are welcome to join this trip. Just be aware that the pace will be casual.
Please advise privately of any medical conditions or medications that could impact your hike safety.
This hike is being set up far in advance - so check back near the hike date for updates. You can reach me at grantedwisdom@gmail with questions, suggestions, or cancellations.
Required Equipment
10 essentials