Upcoming Denver Group Events

Find out all the upcoming events with the Denver Group
Camp – Jefferson Lake Recreation Area
Wed–Fri, Aug 12–14, 2026

Camp – Jefferson Lake Recreation Area

Exploring Nature & Camping Trip
Camping trip to Jefferson Creek Campground to hike and see Perseid meteor shower. Dogs welcome
No Prerequisites
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 10
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
MaryAnn Panarelli
Frisco / Breckenridge - Dillon
Fri, Aug 14, 2026

Bike – Ride from Frisco marina to Dillon and return - Terrapin

Biking Trip
This is a Terrapin bike ride from the Summit County Middle School in Frisco to
No Prerequisites
18 participants
Registration closes Aug 13
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
Frisco / Breckenridge - Dillon
Fri, Aug 14, 2026

Bike – Ride from Frisco to Breckinridge and return - Hare

Biking Trip
This is the Hare Ride for RMOTHG members. We'll go from the Summit County Middle
No Prerequisites
19 participants
Registration opens Jul 17
Denver
Jerry Rowe
Fri, Aug 14, 2026

Freehub PRESENTS mountain bike film festival, hosted by CMC

Join Freehub in celebrating unique perspectives and captivating stories on the big screen. Freehub PRESENTS is a film festival that honors top and emerging filmmakers, riders, leaders, and storytellers who are shaping the sport for generations to come. Supported by SRAM, Maxxis, evo, Leatt, and Orbea.

Freehub PRESENTS mountain bike film festival, hosted by CMC
CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Ave
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Wed, Aug 19, 2026

Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking

Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Aug 17
CMC State
Joey Lancia
Wed, Aug 19, 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
Lily Mountain
Sat, Aug 22, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Lily Mountain

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hike Section (AHS): a 4 mile out and back and 1300 ft elevation gain.
No Prerequisites
7 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 21
Ascending Hikes Section
Jean Hart
Mon, Aug 24, 2026

RMOTHG Book Club

Our book for August is "Force of Nature: Three Women Tackle the John Muir Trail" by Joan M. Griffin

Golden Library
1019 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Wed, Aug 26, 2026

Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking

Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Aug 24
CMC State
Joey Lancia
Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Kenosha Pass East
Sat, Aug 29, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Kenosha Pass East

Hiking Trip
This is a Skill-Builder Ascending Hike open to ALL CMC members WITH PREFERENCE for those
No Prerequisites
10 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Aug 20
Ascending Hikes Section
Robbie Monsma
Bobcats trip – IPW - Hessie TH to Lost Lake
Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Bobcats trip – IPW - Hessie TH to Lost Lake

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This hike will explore the area around Lost Lake in Roosevelt National
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Jul 31
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup
Tue, Sep 1, 2026

Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup

Exploring Nature Trip
CMC Statewide Book Club - we will be discussing "The Way Out" by Devon O'Neil
No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration closes Aug 31
Denver
Hannah Korrell
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Wed, Sep 2, 2026

Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking

Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Aug 31
CMC State
Joey Lancia
Bobcats trip – Butler Gulch
Wed, Sep 2, 2026

Bobcats trip – Butler Gulch

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE ventures deep into Butler Gulch to investigate the remains
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Aug 2
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Bobcats trip – Geneva Creek Iron Fens
Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Bobcats trip – Geneva Creek Iron Fens

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: On this discovery hike to the Geneva Creek Iron Fens, the group
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Aug 4
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Wilderness Trekking School Denver 2026 Fall
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 - Fri, Dec 4, 2026

Wilderness Trekking School - Denver

Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) is Colorado Mountain Club’s largest school, a comprehensive course on mountain

No Prerequisites
73 participants
Registration closes Sep 15
Denver
Norm Arlt
Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking
Wed, Sep 9, 2026

Conservation – Brainard Lake - Gateway Parking

Conservation Trip
Volunteer with CMC's Stewardship Trail Crew!
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Sep 7
CMC State
Joey Lancia
Bobcats trip – Mayflower Gulch Trailhead
Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Bobcats trip – Mayflower Gulch Trailhead

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE visits the historic Boston Mine site in the upper
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Aug 10
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Mount Sniktau
Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Sniktau via Loveland Pass

Hiking Trip
This is a Skill-Builder Ascending Hike open to ALL CMC members WITH PREFERENCE for those
No Prerequisites
9 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Sep 3
Ascending Hikes Section
Robbie Monsma
Bobcats trip – Skaguay Power Plant
Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Bobcats trip – Skaguay Power Plant

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE follows the historic route to the abandoned Skaguay Power
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Aug 13
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Explore Night at REI Denver Flagship!

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 at REI Denver Flagship!
REI Denver Flagship
1416 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20, 2026

2026 TCS Instructor Outing - Via Feratta

To show appreciation to our TCS volunteers, you are invited to a weekend in the San Juans for via ferrata, MTB, hike, climb, water sports, or just hanging out.

Ridgeway State Park
Sun, Sep 20, 2026

RMOTHG Annual Meeting

Join us for a great brunch at Fossil Trace Golf Club

Fossil Trace Golf Club
3050 Illinois St. Golden, Colorado 80401
BPX 3-Day: American Lakes from La Poudre Pass TH
Mon–Wed, Sep 21–23, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: American Lakes from La Poudre Pass TH

Backpacking Trip
A 3-day, 2-night out-and-back backpack from La Poudre Pass Trailhead follows the Grand Ditch Trail
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 14
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Orbital Trail - Segment 11
Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Ascending Hikes - Skill Building – Orbital Trail - Segment 11

Hiking Trip
This is a Skill-Builder Ascending Hike open to ALL CMC members WITH PREFERENCE for those
No Prerequisites
10 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Sep 11
Ascending Hikes Section
Robbie Monsma
Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Bobcats Potluck Picnic at Tanglewood Park South

This is a potluck picnic for Bobcat members. It's an opportunity to socialize and have fun with your fellow Bobcats.

Tanglewood Park South, at the covered pavilion
13725 Denver West Circle, Lakewood, CO 80401.
Mon, Sep 28, 2026

RMOTHG Book Club

Our September book is "Of Wolves and Men" by Barry Lopez

TBD
Sat, Oct 10, 2026

2026 Leadership Summit

Our annual Leadership Summit is an opportunity for CMC Leaders to come together for a day of learning, exploring, and fun!

2026 Leadership Summit
Highlands Camp and Retreat Center
1306 Business Highway 7, Allenspark, CO 80510
Hiking – Boulder
Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Hiking – Boulder

Hiking Trip
Walk from Boulder to Denver on bike paths
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration closes Oct 10
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Wilderness First Responder - CMC State - 2026
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Wilderness First Responder

LOCATION: COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB & BETASSO PRESERVE

No Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration closes Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer