One Week Until Summit 2026: Mountains, Safety, and the Spirit of Colorado Day
Summit 2026 is around the corner, and we're ready for anything.
Upcoming Events
Mon, Aug 3, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Niwot Mountain Loop Route
This classic, Niwot Mountain custom loop (11.3 miles, +-2,179 ft.) hits the best of the Indian Peaks subalpine forests before climbing into the raw alpine tundra of the high country to visit the summit of Niwot Mountain (11,471 ft.). It avoids the tough parking logistics of the inner trailheads by utilizing the winter lot, making it an excellent option for an immersive day in the backcountry of Colorado.
Mon–Wed, Aug 3– 5, 2026
Conservation – Pikes Peak - Barr Trail - Barr Camp
Barr Camp is needing help. Composting toilets are needing some tender loving care. This is a current, desperate need.
Tue, Aug 4, 2026
Bobcats trip – Interlaken Trail
Abandoned Sites Hike: This moderate out-and-back hike follows the shoreline of Twin Lakes to the abandoned Interlaken Resort, covering approximately 5 miles round trip with about 300 feet of elevation gain. Located at the foot of Colorado's highest peaks, the route offers excellent views of Mount Elbert and Mount Massive while providing access to one of the state's best-preserved historic resort sites. Built in the late 1800s as a luxury retreat accessible only by boat, Interlaken's surviving Victorian-era buildings offer a fascinating glimpse into Colorado's early tourism and mining-era prosperity.
Wed, Aug 5, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space
4 miles, 800' elevation gain on Goshawk Ridge Trail.
Wed, Aug 5, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Mount Machebeuf
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): This is a hike to the summit of Mount Machebeuf using an on-trail and off-trail route. We'll start along the Watrous Gulch trail, then exit off-trail, heading northeast and ascending to the summit of Mount Machebeuf. We'll continue heading northest along the ridge to the Jones Pass Trail descending to the Herman Lake Trail and returning to our cars. This is the fifteenth in a summer series of AHS hikes.
