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Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Hiking – Day Hiker School - Navigation - Must be registered for Day Hiker School to sign up

Day Hiker School - Navigation - Must be registered for Day Hiker School to sign up

RMNP - Wind River Loop
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Hiking – RMNP - Wind River Loop

Follow the Wind River Trail in RMNP through aspens and pines to beautiful Sprague Lake, then the Storm Pass Trail, returning to the East Portal TH along the Glacier Creek Trail on this pretty 5.5 mile, 1,100' gain loop hike.

Dome Rock Loop
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Hiking – Dome Rock Loop

Dry Gulch Trailhead
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Scramble – Dry Gulch TH - The Citadel

Will do east and west summits of citadel. There is class 3 scrambling to west summit and a short class 4 chimney to east summit which must be downclimbed.

Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Orbital Trail - Segment 11
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Orbital Trail - Segment 11

This is a Skill-Builder Ascending Hike open to ALL CMC members WITH PREFERENCE for those for whom this PLACE is new: Orbital Trail Segment 11 -- East West Trail in Douglas County. Note this trip is Sunday, not our usual Saturday, because the Bobcats Annual Picnic is on Saturday 9/26.

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.