Western Slope Group Calendar
Check here for all upcoming events for the Western Slope Group
Thu, May 7, 2026
Hiking – Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT
Hiking Trip
Brown's Canyon near Blanding UT, WSG's multiday event participants only
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Thu, May 7, 2026 - Sun, May 10, 2026
Blanding/Cedar Mesa multiday hiking
WSG's Spring multiday hiking trip is in SW Utah!
Fri, May 8, 2026
Hiking – Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT
Hiking Trip
Difficult 12 mile hike down Bullet Canyon to Grand Gulch and returning up Sheiks Gulch.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri, May 8, 2026
Hiking – Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT
Hiking Trip
Kane Gulch to Junction Ruin- for Blanding participants only
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
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
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
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
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.
Fri, May 15, 2026
Scramble – The Palisade
Scrambling Trip
A scramble/rock climb to the mesa towering above Gateway
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
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
Sun, May 17, 2026
Hiking – Gunnison Gorge NCA - Cool Rock Canyon Trail
Hiking Trip
In and out hike through a canyon with some unusual rock formations
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 21, 2026
Hiking – Colorado National Monument - Monument Canyon
Hiking Trip
Take a walk back in geologic time along the upper section of the Monument Canyon
No Prerequisites
Fri–Mon, May 22–25, 2026
Camp – Rifle Gap State Park
Exploring Nature, Camping & Hiking Trip
Join us for Memorial Day Weekend at Rifle Gap State Park. Bring your tent, RV,
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 23, 2026
Hiking – Mansfield Ditch-Lower Cherry Creek car shuttle
Hiking Trip
Dog friendly car shuttle hike outside of Rifle
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, May 23, 2026
Hiking – Mansfield Ditch Trails Area-Lower Cherry Creek car shuttle
Hiking Trip
This is an overflow option for Anne's Mansfield Ditch-Cherry Creek hike. We'll do a similar
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 24, 2026
Hiking – Three Forks Trail
Hiking Trip
Hike to Little Hill and Snowdrift Mountain which are off of the three forks trail.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, May 24, 2026
Hiking – Three Forks Trail
Hiking Trip
Dog friendly shorter version out/back outside of Rifle
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 31, 2026
Hiking – Rim Trail (Uncompaghre NF #122)
Hiking Trip
A social hike, out to the rim of the Uncompahgre Plateau.
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 31, 2026
Western Slope Social: Montrose
Catch up with friends and meet other outdoor enthusiasts.
Wed, Jun 24, 2026
Hiking – Gunnison Gorge NCA - West River Trail
Hiking Trip
Out-and-back along the banks of the Gunnison River.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jun 28, 2026
Hiking – Engineer Mountain Trailhead - Coal Creek
Hiking Trip
Car shuttle from Coal Bank pass to Coal Creek north of Durango
No Prerequisites
Fri–Mon, Sep 4– 7, 2026
Camp – Vega State Park
Exploring Nature & Camping Trip
Vega State Park is a great place to camp, slow down, and beat the summer
No Prerequisites
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
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 - Sun, Sep 27, 2026
WSG: Fall Colors trip
Enjoy the fall colors in the Carbondale area.
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
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Hiking – Thomas Lakes
Hiking Trip
Part of weekend Fall Colors trip.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Wilderness First Responder
LOCATION: COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB & BETASSO PRESERVE
No Prerequisites
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, and possibly other activities depending on your interests.
Rolling Enrollment: Tue, May 20, 2025 - Tue, Dec 31, 2030
Western Slope Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions
Complete Trip Leader Skills Course as the third step in your CMC trip leader journey!
Prerequisites