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.
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
3 participants
Registration closed May 8
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup
Wed, May 13, 2026

Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup

Exploring Nature Trip
CMC Statewide Book Club - inaugural event (rescheduled from May 5th due to weather)! Join
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes May 12
Denver
Hannah Korrell
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
1 participant on standby
Registration closes May 15
Western Slope
Daniel Glatter
Fri–Mon, May 22–25, 2026

Camp – Rifle Gap State Park

Camping, Hiking & Exploring Nature Trip
Join us for Memorial Day Weekend at Rifle Gap State Park. Bring your tent, RV,
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby
Registration closes May 20
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
Mount Argentine
Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Hiking – Mount Argentine loop

Hiking Trip
We will hike up a 4WD road in the Pennsylvania Creek drainage, then leave the
No Prerequisites
5 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jun 5
Gore Range
Candace Winkle
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
American Lake Trail
Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Hiking – American Lake Trail

Hiking Trip
Part of Fall Color Weekend. Preference will be given to attendees of the full weekend.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants
Registration closes Sep 24
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Thomas Lakes
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Hiking – Thomas Lakes

Hiking Trip
Part of weekend Fall Colors trip.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration closes Sep 25
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy

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.