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BPX 2-Day: Staunton State Park
Fri–Sat, Sep 25–26, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Staunton State Park

One night backpack into Staunton State Park during full moon. Hike in on September 25, Friday, set up camp, evening hike; next day break camp, morning hike and return.

Staunton State Park
Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Rock Climb – Staunton State Park

Friday morning (8:30am) sport and trad climbing at Astronomy Wall crag in Staunton State Park on routes in the 5.9 - 5.10 range.

Storm King Memorial Mountain Trail
Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Hiking – Storm King Memorial Mountain Trail

This is a strenuous hike to memorials for fallen firefighters. We will pace accordingly. It is part of the Fall Color Weekend.

Platte River Bike Loop: Big Dry Creek, Highline Canal, C-470,
Fri, Sep 25, 2026

RMOTHG Trip – Platte River Bike Loop: Big Dry Creek, Highline Canal, C-470,

This is a RMOTHG Hare ride. We'll ride the loop clockwise: North along the Platte River trail from the Platte River Grill to Big Dry Creek trail, east on Big Dry Creek to the Highline Canal trail, south along the Highline Canal to the C-470 trail, west on C-470 trail to Platte River trail and north along the river to the Platte River Grill. Optional lunch at the Grill after the ride.

Boulder Open Space
Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Royal Arch

Sunrise Royal Arch

Updates from the Blog

September Updates from the CMC Conservation Crew

September Updates from the CMC Conservation Crew

Conservation Coordinator Joey Lancia shares updates from the seasonal Colorado Mountain Club Conservation Stewardship Crew.
Help Protect the Places We Love and Recreate

Help Protect the Places We Love and Recreate

Our public lands, both in Colorado and nationwide, need your voice right now.
How to Use Alpine Trail Runs to Train for Autumn Trail Races

How to Use Alpine Trail Runs to Train for Autumn Trail Races

As autumn approaches and trail race season gets underway, Annalise Grueter explores how alpine trail running and hiking at higher elevations can support your training. She shares her perspective on altitude, the benefits of training in Colorado’s high country, and several routes worth visiting this fall.