Denver Group Events & Activities

Find out all the great things the Denver Group is doing for and with the community.
Brainard Lake Rec Area - Long Lake Trailhead
Wed, Sep 4, 2024

Hiking – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Long Lake TH - Jean Lunning

Hiking Trip
For RMOTHG members. This will be a lovely casual paced hike starting at the Mitchell
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closes Sep 3
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Elaine Shirley
Hiking – Colorado Mines Peak
Wed, Sep 4, 2024

Hiking – Colorado Mines Peak

Hiking Trip
RMOTHG MEMBERS ONLY - aka Colorado Mines Peak via Mount Flora Trail. This is a
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 2
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Jeanne Eiss
Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Woods Quarry - Skunk Creek Loop
Wed, Sep 4, 2024

Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Woods Quarry - Skunk Creek Loop

Hiking Trip
Loop: Skunk Creek to Mesa trail, East to Woods Quarry, then via Third Flatiron overlook
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Sep 3
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Bike – Peak to Plains Trail
Thu, Sep 5, 2024

Bike – Peak to Plains Trail

Biking Trip
After work Trailblazers bike ride.
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Sep 4
Trailblazers (age 21-40 social/hiking section)
Urszula Tyl
Hiking – Bottle Peak and Ptarmigan Loop
Thu, Sep 5, 2024

Hiking – Bottle Peak and Ptarmigan Loop

Hiking Trip
Beginning at the Byers Peak trailhead, this hike heads towards Bottle Peak, where we can
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Sep 3
Denver
Wayne Howell
Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Thu, Sep 5, 2024

Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Hiking Trip
DOGGIE HIKE. In and out hike on Blue Grouse trail to Mule Deer trail to
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Sep 3
Denver
Caribou Ranch Open Space
Thu, Sep 5, 2024

Octo Hike – Caribou Ranch Open Space - Caribou Ranch Trail

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closes Sep 3
Carol Bennett
3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH
Fri–Sun, Sep 6– 8, 2024

BPX Trip – 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH

Backpacking Trip
Backpacking in La Garita Wilderness offers unparalleled opportunities for solitude and immersion in pristine alpine
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Sep 4
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
Cherry Creek trail from Challenger Park to Franktown
Fri, Sep 6, 2024

Bike – Cherry Creek trail from Challenger Park to Franktown

Biking Trip
Terrapin ride from Challenger Park to Scott Road on the Cherry Creek Trail basically on
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
26 participants
Registration closes Sep 5
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Cherry Creek trail from Challenger Park to Franktown
Fri, Sep 6, 2024

Bike – Cherry Creek trail from Challenger Park to Franktown

Biking Trip
This is a Hare bike ride from Challenger Park to Castlewood Canyon State Park via
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Sep 4
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Jan Brady
Wed, Sep 11, 2024

Photography Section September Meeting

Janet Scott will present images of her Alaska expedition

American Mountaineering Center - Conf Room D
710 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
Lake Xanadu
Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Hiking – Lake Xanadu

Hiking Trip
***EXPLORATARY HIKE*** Are you ready to have some off-trail fun in an attempt to locate
Difficulty: B
No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Sep 10
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Cherry Creek North to the Highline Canal
Fri, Sep 13, 2024

Bike – Cherry Creek North to the Highline Canal

Biking Trip
Hare ride from Empire Field to Cherry Creek Trail to Highline Canal and return to
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration closes Sep 12
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Scott Kramer
Cherry Creek North to the Highline Canal
Fri, Sep 13, 2024

Bike – Cherry Creek North to the Highline Canal

Biking Trip
Terrapin ride from Empire Field to Cherry Creek Trail to Highline Canal and return to
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration closes Sep 12
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Staunton State Park
Fri, Sep 13, 2024

Hiking – Staunton State Park - Bear Paw Trail Loop

Hiking Trip
We'll hike a loop around the eastern section of Staunton State Park starting from the
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
9 participants on standby
Registration closes Sep 11
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Wayne Howell
Sun, Sep 15, 2024

RMOTHG Annual Meeting

Annual meeting and brunch to recognize leaders and volunteers.

AMC Building
710 10th Street, Golden, CO
White Ranch Park
Mon, Sep 16, 2024

Octo Hike – White Ranch Park

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby
Registration closes Sep 14
John O'Leary
Hiking – Kenosha Pass East
Wed, Sep 18, 2024

Hiking – Kenosha Pass East

Hiking Trip
DOGGIE HIKE: All are welcome, with or without a dog. This is a 5.6 mile
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closes Sep 16
Denver
Wed, Sep 18, 2024

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

American Mountaineering Center
710 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401
Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Royal Arch
Fri, Sep 20, 2024

Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Royal Arch

Hiking Trip
This hike to Royal Arch from Chautauqua Park in Boulder, Colorado, is a challenging ~4-mile
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Sep 18
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Wayne Howell
Cherry Creek Reservoir Loop
Fri, Sep 20, 2024

Bike – Cherry Creek Reservoir Loop

Biking Trip
A terrapin ride starting at Famous Daves BBQ at the Corner Stone Shopping Center and
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
19 participants
Registration opens Sep 12
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Pete Spandau
Bike – Aurora Municipal center Highline Canal to the end
Fri, Sep 27, 2024

Bike – Aurora Municipal center Highline Canal to the end

Biking Trip
Hare - ride from the Aurora municipal center to the highline canal to the Aurora
No Prerequisites
18 participants
Registration closes Sep 26
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Scott Kramer
Lumpy Ridge Loop - Rocky Mountain National Park
Mon, Sep 30, 2024

Hiking – Lumpy Ridge Loop - Rocky Mountain National Park

Hiking Trip
We'll hike a loop around Lumpy Ridge in RMNP, starting from the Lumpy Ridge trailhead
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
7 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 28
Northern Colorado
Wayne Howell
Elk Meadow Park
Mon, Sep 30, 2024

Octo Hike – Elk Meadow Park

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Sep 29
Linda Lawson
Ascending Hikes – Boreas Pass TH - Boreas Mountain
Sat, Oct 12, 2024

Ascending Hikes – Boreas Pass TH - Boreas Mountain

Hiking Trip
This off-trail hike to Boreas Mountain from Boreas Pass involves navigating rugged terrain with sweeping
Difficulty: Moderate - off-trail
No Prerequisites
7 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Sep 2
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Sat, Oct 12, 2024

Partner Event: Rumble in the Rockies

CMC will have a table at the finals of Rumble in the Rockies at Movement Baker. Join us for Rumble in the Rockies, our second annual regional rope climbing competition! Get ready to compete with other climbers in the community, climb on brand new sets, and win prizes—all skill levels are welcome. The comp consists of 4 weeks of red point competition, followed by a finals competition at Movement Baker.

Movement Climbing Gym - Baker
1155 W 5th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Wed, Oct 16, 2024

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

American Mountaineering Center
710 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401
North Table Mountain
Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Octo Hike – North Table Mountain

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration opens Sep 17
David Thomas
Wed, Oct 23, 2024

2024 Annual Roder Dinner

Join us for the Colorado Mountain Club’s Annual Roder Dinner, an evening dedicated to honoring Eckart Roder, connecting with fellow adventurers, and enjoying a delicious potluck feast.

New Terrain Brewing
16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden, CO 80403
Ascending Hikes – Pennsylvania Mountain
Sun, Oct 27, 2024

Ascending Hikes – Pennsylvania Mountain

Hiking Trip
We'll be hiking a ~5 mile and ~1500 ft elevation gain out and back hike
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
6 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 26
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell