Groups Around the State

Groups around the state include the Roaring Fork Group, El Pueblo Group, Friends of Routt Backcountry, Gore Range Group, Longs Peak Group, and Western Slope Group.
Lovell Gulch
Sat, Apr 11, 2026

Hiking – Lovell Gulch

Hiking Trip
Hike the Lovell Gulch Trail Lollipop Loop clockwise, keep an eye out for reported little
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Apr 9
El Pueblo
Advanced Snowshoe – Berthoud Pass - Fraser River
Fri, Apr 17, 2026

Advanced Snowshoe – Berthoud Pass - Fraser River

Snowshoeing Trip
This out-n-back, off-trail snowshoe hike starts from the last switchback on US 40 on the
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Apr 15
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches
Sun, Apr 19, 2026

Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches

Hiking Trip
Hike out and back from the Pollock Bench Trailhead to the Rattlesnake Canyon Arches.
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Apr 10
Western Slope
Daniel Glatter
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH
Sun, Apr 26, 2026

Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH

Hiking Trip
Hike to the Rattlesnake Canyon Arches from the Rattlesnake Arches Upper Trailhead.
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Apr 24
Western Slope
Daniel Glatter
Tue, May 5, 2026

Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup

Exploring Nature Trip
CMC Statewide Book Club - inaugural event! Join us to discuss "A Place Among Giants"
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes May 3
Denver
Hannah Korrell
Hovenweep National Monument
Sat, May 9, 2026

Hiking – Hovenweep National Monument

Hiking Trip
We will hike to 3 sites in Hovenweep to see the amazing structures left by
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
7 participants
Registration closes May 7
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Natural Bridges National Monument UT
Sat, May 9, 2026

Hiking – Natural Bridges National Monument UT

Hiking Trip
This is an 8.5 mile loop hike in White and Armstrong Canyons to see the
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration closes May 7
Western Slope
Daniel Glatter
Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT
Sun, May 10, 2026

Hiking – Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT

Hiking Trip
House on Fire is justly famous for the integration of rock and dwelling. We will
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants
Registration closes May 8
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH
Sun, May 17, 2026

Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH

Hiking Trip
Hike to the Rattlesnake Canyon Arches from the Rattlesnake Arches Upper Trailhead
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes May 15
Western Slope
Daniel Glatter
Fri–Mon, May 22–25, 2026

Camp – Rifle Gap State Park

Camping, Exploring Nature & Hiking Trip
Join us for Memorial Day Weekend at Rifle Gap State Park. Bring your tent, RV,
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes May 20
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
BPX 3-DAY: Lake Evelyn from Lake Evelyn TH (Byers Peak Wilderness)
Thu, Jul 30–Sat, Aug 1, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-DAY: Lake Evelyn from Lake Evelyn TH (Byers Peak Wilderness)

Backpacking Trip
This 3-day trip is an easy backpack to Lake Evelyn, with an optional 2nd day
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jun 26
Backpacking Section
Candace Winkle
BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH
Mon–Wed, Aug 17–19, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 15
Backpacking Section
James Borgel
Vega State Park
Fri–Mon, Sep 4– 7, 2026

Camp – Vega State Park

Camping & Exploring Nature Trip
Vega State Park is a great place to camp, slow down, and beat the summer
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Sep 2
Western Slope
Judy Mayne

El Pueblo

The El Pueblo Group of the Colorado Mountain Club is a local chapter providing outdoor experiences with a focus on trip offerings in Pueblo, Fremont, Custer, and Huerfano Counties in Southern Colorado.

Western Slope

Western Slope

The Western Slope Group has members throughout the western area of Colorado including Grand Junction, Montrose, Durango and beyond.