
Trip
Ascending Hikes – South Valley Park - Swallow Trail and Grazing Elk Loop
The first of a series of hikes for Ascending Hikers to begin getting in shape for summer. This is an easy 5 1/2 mile hike close to Denver.
- Sun, Apr 27, 2025
- Ascending Hikes Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,000 ft
- Pace: 1.5 to 2 mph
- 1 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This hike is intended for those who are new to CMC, those who are working on getting in shape, and will not be a fast hike. We will also review typical contents of a day pack for longer hikes.
I will update the group with the weather forecast a few days before the hike.
South Valley Park - North Trailhead ready to hike at 8:30 am. The trailhead is located at 8354 South Valley Road, Littleton, CO 80127.
Required Equipment
10 essentials. Even though this is a short hike, close to Denver, you should be sure to include sunscreen, rain protection, snacks and water.