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Upcoming Events
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.
Wed, Aug 5, 2026
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
Thu, Aug 6, 2026
Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Mountain Lion Loop
This is the third of the Women's History Hikes. This hike features Mary Cozen who was born in England, reared in Ireland, and orphaned at the age of 12 in Canada. Working as a servant in Canada, New York, Baltimore her employeers joined the Pikes Peak Gold Rush crowds and asked Mary to come along to the Gold fields.
