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Upcoming Events
Fri, Aug 7, 2026
Hiking – Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space
Let's explore this new open space. I have not been here yet, so let's explore together! Mileage and elevation gain are a guess, but looking at the map, it doesn't seem too much.
Fri–Sat, Aug 7– 8, 2026
Mountaineering – RMNP - Taylor Peak
Climb two ranked 13ers in Rocky Mountain National Park: Taylor Peak-13,157 & Powell Peak-13,195.
Fri, Aug 7, 2026
Hiking – Pitkin Lake
The hike to Pitkin Lake in the Eagles Nest Wilderness is one of the most scenic in the Vail area. The long and steep trail runs west of Pitkin Creek for 9.9 miles to reach lovely Pitkin Lake just below timberline in a rocky bowl.
Fri, Aug 7, 2026
Bike – River Point to Kipling to Dutch Creek Loop
A Hare bike ride through the Columbine Valley to Clement Park to Lily gulch to Kipling to Dutch Creek back to Columbine Valley and beyond.
