Upcoming Boulder Group Events, Trips, and Courses

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Royal Arch
Wed, May 6, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Royal Arch

Hiking Trip
3.5m Royal Arch
No Prerequisites
0 participants 0 leaders
Boulder
Susan Paradiso
Boulder Rock Club
Thu, May 7, 2026

Climb – Boulder Rock Club

Climbing Trip
Indoor rock climb
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes May 7
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Thu, May 7, 2026

CANCELED - CMC Backpacking Section, (BPX), 7th Annual Member Summit

BPX is hosting 'Tents & Tastes' on June 6 instead of this event! Join us to discover the 2026 trips your BPX Section Committee & BPX Trip Leaders are putting on the calendar! Unfortunately, no guests are permitted to attend.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Street, Golden, CO80401
Thu, May 7, 2026

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Managing Wildfire Risk in the Backcountry (Zoom Event)

Learn best practices for managing wildfire risk, wildfire notification, and wildfire evacuations when recreating in the backcountry. This event is for BPX members.

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Managing Wildfire Risk in the Backcountry (Zoom Event)
Zoom Presentation
Ascending Hikes – North Table Mountain
Fri, May 8, 2026

Ascending Hikes – North Table Mountain

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): This loop on North Table Mountain from the west trailhead combines
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby
Registration closes May 7
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Boulder Open Space
Fri, May 8, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Bear Peak

Hiking Trip
Sunrise hike
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes May 8
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space
Fri, May 8, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space

Hiking Trip
4.5m Nebel Horn Saddle via Fern Canyon
No Prerequisites
3 participants 1 leader
Registration closes May 7
Boulder
Susan Paradiso
Fri, May 8, 2026

CMC Volunteer Recognition Ceremony

Join us for an evening to recognize the excellence and dedication of CMC's volunteers. Food and beverages starting at 5 p.m. with a presentation beginning at 6:15 p.m.

CMC Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
CMC Basecamp
15605 West 32nd
RMNP - West Creek Falls from Cow Creek TH
Sat, May 9, 2026

Hiking – RMNP - West Creek Falls from Cow Creek TH

Hiking & Photography Trip
This is the companion hike to the May 7 NoCo Photography Workshop. Enjoy a scenic
No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes May 7
Northern Colorado
Aaron Dunigan AtLee
Boulder Open Space
Sat, May 9, 2026

Hiking – Boulder Open Space

Hiking Trip
Part of a series of easy - moderate Saturday hikes. This short, easy hike is
No Prerequisites
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes May 7
Boulder
Abbie Gentry
Ascending Hikes – Independence Peak via O'Fallon Park
Sun, May 10, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Independence Peak via O'Fallon Park

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section: This is a 7-mile hike to Independence Peak in Pence Park, starting
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes May 9
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Mon, May 11, 2026

Introduction to Wildfire and Smoke Tools for Trip Planning

An introduction to on-line tools for trip leaders to plan trips using tools to look at the threat of wildfires and smoke danger.

Zoom Video
Ascending Hikes – Walker Ranch
Tue, May 12, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Walker Ranch

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~8 mile and ~1600 ft elevation gain hike along the
No Prerequisites
9 participants on standby
Registration closes May 11
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
NCAR Trailhead
Wed, May 13, 2026

Rise and Grind – NCAR TH to Mallory Cave

Hiking Trip
3.1 miles with 1125' elevation gain.
No Prerequisites
9 participants 1 leader
Registration closes May 11
Boulder
Abbie Gentry
Boulder Open Space
Wed, May 13, 2026

Trail Run – Boulder Open Space - Anemone Loop

Trail Running Trip
Sunrise *Trail Run*
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes May 12
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Boulder Rock Club
Thu, May 14, 2026

Climb – Boulder Rock Club

Climbing Trip
Indoor rock climb
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes May 14
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Boulder Open Space
Fri, May 15, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - S. Boulder Peak

Hiking Trip
Shortest way up SoBo
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes May 14
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Fri, May 15, 2026

Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Panorama Point

Hiking Trip
A moderate loop hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park that starts at Ole Barn
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes May 13
Boulder
Abbie Gentry
Maxwell Falls
Sat, May 16, 2026

Hiking – Maxwell Falls

Hiking Trip
Maxwell Falls Trail is considered a moderate hike that covers 4 mi, with an elevation
No Prerequisites
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes May 16
Boulder
Natasha Bluhm
Mount Morrison
Tue, May 19, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Mount Morrison

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): Mount Morrison is the biggest, baddest, rough and tumble, slog of
No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes May 18
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Boulder Open Space
Wed, May 20, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Green Mountain

Hiking Trip
Green Mountain from Realization Point - 3.8 mi, 1443 gain, 6am meet time.
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Boulder
Abbie Gentry
Boulder Open Space
Wed, May 20, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Green Mountain

Hiking Trip
Green Mountain from Realization Point - 3.8 mi, 1443 gain, 6am meet time.
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes May 18
Boulder
Abbie Gentry
Wed, May 20, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

Explore Night
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Ascending Hikes – Elk Meadow Park - Bergen Peak
Thu, May 21, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Elk Meadow Park - Bergen Peak

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~10 mile and ~2200 ft elevation gain lollypop loop hike
No Prerequisites
2 participants on standby
Registration closes May 20
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Boulder Rock Club
Thu, May 21, 2026

Climb – Boulder Rock Club

Climbing Trip
Indoor rock climb
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes May 21
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Boulder Open Space
Fri, May 22, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas

Hiking Trip
West Ridge - Lion's Lair Loop
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes May 21
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Mt Galbraith
Sat, May 23, 2026

Hiking – Mt Galbraith

Hiking Trip
Part of the series of easy - moderate hikes on Saturdays. This hike is a
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes May 21
Boulder
Abbie Gentry
West Spanish Peak
Sun, May 24, 2026

Hiking – West Spanish Peak

Hiking Trip
Day hike
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration closes May 23
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Ascending Hikes – Boulder Open Space - Green Mountain
Mon, May 25, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Boulder Open Space - Green Mountain

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~7 mile and ~2800 ft elevation gain loop hike to
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby
Registration closes May 24
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space
Wed, May 27, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space

Hiking Trip
3.9mi GregoryCanyon/Flagstaff Loop
No Prerequisites
7 participants 1 leader
Registration closes May 26
Boulder
Susan Paradiso