Welcome, Denver weekend hikers!

Location
Denver, CO 39.73-104.95 80206US
Meetups
181 so far
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Weekend Hikers...Plus 4.50 4.50155
Founded
April 9, 2006

The photo: It's winter now. This photo is from our hike up the Three Mile Trail on November 7th . Come on out and enjoy the winter with us. There is no place better to be to enjoy the winter than Colorado.

NOTICE: It is winter now. We will continue to have activities during the winter months but be aware of the weather. If there is any doubt check any activity ON THE MORNING OF to see if it has been canceled!!!!

Camaraderie. Conversation. Fresh Air & Exercise

Join us for an opportunity to meet new people while getting outdoors. Kids are welcome. Fido too on his/her leash where allowed. On Sundays we usually stick close to Denver with 2 hour hikes offering great Colorado scenery and views. You will sometimes get to see big horn sheep (like on the Quandary climb), hawks soaring overhead (like from Dinasour Ridge) , wildflowers in the spring, and songbirds in the forest. We usually stop off for lunch on the way home.

We have different hikes. Mostly, we do moderate hikes in the foothills with 300 to 600 feet elevation gain. Decent trail shoes or boots are recommended along with some extra clothing, a snack and some water.

When we have a larger group we usually split it into two groups going opposite ways.

On Saturdays we'll be doing some progressively more difficult things as winter takes over like snowshoeing or X-skiing

We'll even schedule a few winter camping trips if there is enough interest. The Rocky Mountain Nat. Park is beautiful in the winter with the snow covered mountains and the elk hanging around.

Please assess each the outing based on your abilities, gear and physical conditioning. Same for the kids if they plan to come along. Join the group and I'll email you the hike details, directions to the park-n-ride we're using and directions to the trailhead each week so you can make your plans.

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Our next MeetupDayhike Elk Meadow Park

Where?
Elk Meadows Open Space Park
Lewis Ridge Road and Evergreen Parkway
Evergreen, CO 80437
Who’s coming?
8 Yes / 9 Maybe

Want to attend?

Be aware: The weather may have an effect on this hike.

Directions to the parking lot:From I-70, exit onto Highway 74 (Exit 252) going south past Bergen Park. Continue 2.25 miles to Lewis Ridge Road turning right into the parking lot.

There are a combination of trails here that we can check out. We'll do whatever the group wants to do. Be advised there will probably be some snow on the trail. Read more

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What members are saying

 To enjoy great hikes in the Colorado wilderness and meet nice people. 

 This is a group of really wonderful people! 

—A former member

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What's new?

  • Nov 20
    • New member
      Pat
      “Fresh air and being outdoors are the reasons I'm most interested. I also like the idea of meeting new people.”
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      “I love the outdoors, especially hiking and mountaineering. Would like to meet people of similar interests.”
  • Nov 19
    • New member
      “I love the outdoors and especially love hiking (hiking with my dog is a huuuuge plus) :-)”
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    • New member
      “I have recently moved to Boulder and I am looking to explore all of the mountain trails in the area.”
    • New member
      “i love hiking and gettign outdoors with friends”
  • Nov 18
    • New member
      “My husband and I recently moved to Colorado from Washington and love to spend time outdoors. We hope to make new friends who like to do outdoor activities.”

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