Western Slope Group Calendar

Check here for all upcoming events for the Western Slope Group
Ascending Hikes – Mt Blue Sky - Summit Lake
Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Mt Blue Sky - Summit Lake

Hiking Trip
We're going to try and squeeze in one more Mt Blue Sky Wilderness hike in
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closed Sep 16
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Hiking – Grand Mesa - Cold Sore Reservoir
Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Hiking – Grand Mesa - Cold Sore Reservoir

Hiking Trip
Hike from Crag Crest West trailhead to Cold Sore Lake. Some off-trail going to Nordic
No Prerequisites
0 participants 0 leaders
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Silvershield TH
Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Hiking – Silvershield TH - Dinosaur Tracks

Hiking Trip
Out and back to Dino Tracks
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closed Sep 18
Western Slope
Mike Murphy
Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Green Mountain Hike (Aspen side of the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness)

Explore this 5.0-mile out-and-back trail near Aspen, Colorado. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 59 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Green Mountain Trail, Aspen
Green Mountain Trail Head
Storm King Memorial Mountain Trail
Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Hiking – Storm King Memorial Mountain Trail

Hiking Trip
This is a strenuous hike to memorials for fallen firefighters. We will pace accordingly. It
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Registration closes Sep 23
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 - Sun, Sep 27, 2026

WSG: Fall Colors trip

Enjoy the fall colors in the Carbondale area.

Carbondale, CO
Avalanche Creek
Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Hiking – Avalanche Creek

Hiking Trip
A beautiful fall hike along Avalanche Creek, passing Hell Roaring creek and stopping at Duley
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants
Registration closes Sep 25
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
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 on standby
Registration closes Sep 24
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
Thomas Lakes
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Hiking – Thomas Lakes - Mt. Sopris Trail

Hiking Trip
Hike to the top of Mt. Sopris.
No Prerequisites
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Sep 25
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
Cathedral Lake
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Hiking – Cathedral Lake

Hiking Trip
Part of WSG's Fall Color Weekend
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 23
Western Slope
Jay Johnson
Thomas Lakes
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Hiking – Thomas Lakes

Hiking Trip
Part of weekend Fall Colors trip.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Sep 25
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Capitol Ditch Trail
Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Hiking – Capitol Ditch Trail

Hiking Trip
Beautiful views of Capitol Peak. Part of WSG's Fall Color Weekend.
No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Sep 23
Western Slope
Jill Mattoon
Kokopelli Loops Trail
Thu, Oct 1, 2026

Hiking – Kokopelli Loops Trail - Horsethief Bench Loop

Hiking Trip
Horsethief Bench is a scenic trail with sections overlooking the Colorado River.
No Prerequisites
9 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 29
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Bobcats trip – Meadow Creek Trailhead
Thu, Oct 1, 2026

Bobcats trip – Meadow Creek Trailhead

Hiking Trip
This hike will follow the Meadow Creek Trail through a scenic mix of lodgepole pine
No Prerequisites
6 participants on standby
Registration closes Sep 29
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Red Mountain Pass
Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Hiking – Red Mountain Pass - Ironton Trail System

Hiking Trip
Fall colors hike at the Ironton Ghost town and mine area. New members/guests welcome. If
No Prerequisites
1 participant
Registration closes Oct 1
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Hiking – Hesperus Mountain
Sun, Oct 4, 2026

Hiking – Hesperus Mountain

Hiking Trip
Herperus Mountain marks the northern boundary of the traditional homeland of the Navajo and Ute
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Oct 2
Western Slope
Dan King
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith

Hiking Clinic
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Oct 7
Denver
Blake Clark
Camp – Superbowl Campground near Indian Creek UT
Sat–Wed, Oct 10–14, 2026

Camp – Superbowl Campground near Indian Creek UT

Camping Trip
Group basecamp with options to hike, mountain bike, climb, see details below
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Oct 8
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith

Hiking Clinic
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Oct 12
Denver
Blake Clark
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
0 participants
Registration closed Sep 8
CMC State
Ashley Kramer
Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Hiking – Hidden Valley Trail (Moab)

Hiking Trip
A hike up to a beautiful red rock valley, complete with petroglyphs.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants
Registration closes Oct 20
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026

WSG: Fall Canyons trip (Moab)

Our semi-annual multi-day outing to the Utah canyon country. Hiking Friday and Saturday, with optional hikes Thursday and Sunday.

Moab, UT
Moab, UT
Hiking – Canyonlands - Island in the Sky
Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Hiking – Canyonlands - Island in the Sky

Hiking Trip
Hike (and scramble) down and back from the Lathrop Trailhead to the White Rim Road
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
7 participants
Registration closes Oct 21
Western Slope
Daniel Glatter
Arches National Park
Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Hiking – Arches National Park

Hiking Trip
A loop through the Devil's Garden trail, seeing several arches.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants
Registration closes Oct 21
Western Slope
Judy Mayne
Canyonlands - Island in the Sky
Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Hiking – Canyonlands - Island in the Sky

Hiking Trip
Hike the Neck Spring trail, 6 miles. Optionally, continue on to the Grand View Point
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Oct 21
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Hiking – Canyonlands Needles District
Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Hiking – Canyonlands Needles District

Hiking Trip
Chesler Park/Devils Kitchen Out and Back hike
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant
Registration closes Oct 22
Western Slope
Mark Main
Horsethief Trail Area (UT)
Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Hiking – Horsethief Trail Area (UT)

Hiking Trip
A loop hike through the Horsethief trail system.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Oct 22
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Mount Peale
Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Hiking – Mount Peale

Hiking Trip
Off-trail hike to the top of the La Sal Mountains.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants
Registration closes Oct 22
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
Arches National Park
Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Hiking – Arches National Park

Hiking Trip
The less-visited Eye of the Whale trail (and arch).
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Oct 23
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Mon, Oct 26, 2026

Single Tall Pole Hiking – Mt Galbraith

Hiking Clinic
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Oct 24
Denver
Blake Clark