Trip
Bobcats trip – Hewlett Gulch Trailhead
THIS IS NOT THE TYPICAL HEWLETT GULCH HIKE. This EXPLORATORY hike starts from the Hewlett Gulch Trailhead, the route quickly leaves the established trail and heads off-trail uphill, following a ridge to intersect the Greyrock Meadows Trail and continue to the summit of Greyrock Mountain. After enjoying the summit, descend via the Greyrock Meadows Trail to the saddle southwest of the meadows, then leave the trail again for an off-trail steep traverse back to the Hewlett Gulch Trail. Follow Hewlett Gulch Trail downhill to complete the loop at the trailhead.
Contacts
- Thu, Nov 5, 2026
- Northern Colorado
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,591 ft
- Pace: 1.3-1.8 MPH
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Mon, Oct 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
- Wed, Nov 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This EXPLORATORY hike begins at the Hewlett Gulch Trailhead, the route leaves the Hewlett Gulch Trail quickly and climbs steeply off-trail along a ridge to connect with the Greyrock Meadows Trail. Follow the Greyrock Meadows Trail to the Greyrock Trail, then continue on the Greyrock Trail to the summit of Greyrock Mountain, with some modest scrambling required to gain the summit. From the summit, retrace the Greyrock Trail to the Greyrock Meadows Trail and follow it to the saddle southwest of the meadows, where the route leaves the established trail for a steep off-trail traverse back to the Hewlett Gulch Trail. Both off-trail sections require careful route-finding, attention to footing, appropriate use of maps or other navigation tools, and careful group decision-making and consensus on the best available route. Once back on the Hewlett Gulch Trail, follow it downhill to the trailhead to complete the loop. We'll find a comfortable spot at/near the summit for lunch/snack. Our pace will be consistent with completing this hike in a reasonable amount of time.Overall ~7.5 miles and ~2400 ft elevation gain. (Greyrock Off-trail - CalTopo)
Carpool Place & Time: Meet at King Soopers, North College, Fort Collins at 7:00 AM, and depart at 7:15 AM (King Soopers Marketplace - Google Maps)
We'll then carpool to Greyrock Mountain Trailhead parking lot (Greyrock Trailhead - Google Maps)
Required Equipment
10 essentials are required. Trekking poles are recommended.
This is a CMC Bobcats Trip. The Bobcats’ mission is to ensure a variety of adventurous CMC trips, mostly on weekdays, all year long. Our trips tend to be faster paced, on more challenging routes, and with fewer stops. We foster a strong community of hikers seeking challenges, discovery, and camaraderie. We don’t have dues and we invite ALL CMC members to sign up for any Bobcat trip that is within their ability level.