Trip
Hiking – Rise & Grind, South Boulder Creek West, Dowdy Draw and Community Ditch Loop, Boulder OSMP
Rise & Grind, South Boulder Creek West, Dowdy Draw and Community Ditch Loop, Boulder OSMP
Contacts
- Wed, Oct 15, 2025
- Boulder
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 460 ft
- Pace: 2.0
- 14 (14 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Welcome to Rise & Grind, the CMC Boulder Group’s morning hiking and coffee series. Our objective is to start our day off right with some exercise, good company and a little mindfulness. In addition to the hike itself, we’ll pause on the summit for a moment of silent reflection and set our intentions for the day. Afterward there will be an optional stop for coffee, symbolizing a fresh start and the energy needed to conquer the day.
This morning's Rise & Grind will hike a loop circiling South Boulder Creek West, Dowdy Draw and Community Ditch. The route will ascend approximately 460 feet over 6.8 miles round trip. The trip should take between two and three hours.
Please note, while this will be a easy/moderate hike, it is not designed to be a beginner trip. This will be a before-work hike for some participants, so it’s important that we maintain our pace and finish promptly so folks can get to work on time. Please be considerate of the rest of the group by knowing your abilities and ensuring you can meet the trip objectives (including distance, elevation gain and pace) before registering.
Trail Etiquette and TRIP Guidelines:
- Adhere to Leave No Trace.
- Treat everyone you meet with kindness, compassion and respect.
- Avoid sensitive, triggering or controversial topics; leave current events and politics at the trailhead.
- Refrain from recreational drug or alcohol use on the trail (allowed on overnight trips and post-trip social events).
- No dogs. We love our four legged friends, but please leave your pets at home. ADA service animals are welcome.
- No weapons.
- See the CMC Code of Conduct for more information.
- A reminder that the Colorado Mountain Club is a nonprofit outdoors club and its trip leaders are volunteers, not professional guides. Participants are required to be capable and prepared and should not expect to rely on trip leaders to provide instruction, gear or supplies on a trip.
Meetup time will be 5:55am, leaving at 6:00am sharp; please be on time.
Details and directions will be emailed to registered participants.
Required Equipment
- Sturdy trail shoes or lightweight hiking boots
- 10 essentials, including a headlamp, extra layers, water and a snack
- A positive attitude