Trip
New & Prospective Member Hike – Eagle's Nest Open Space
This trip is intended as an orientation hike for new and prospective members to the Northern Colorado Group of the CMC. We will also cover basic concepts of: the process of signing up for CMC trips; Leave No Trace principals; 10 Essentials (in your pack); and risk management on CMC trips. This is an easy, double loop/figure 8 trail that's 5.2 miles with about 825 ft of gain.
Contacts
- Sat, Jun 6, 2026
- Northern Colorado
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 825 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,800 ft
- Pace: Casual
- 10 (10 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Eagle's Nest Open Space is located along the North Fork of the Cache La Poudre River. This hike is a 5.2 figure 8 loop with 825 feet elevation gain. This open space has breathtaking views of the Laramie Foothills as well as mountain mahogany foothills interspersed with rabbitbrush and ponderosa pine that provide diverse habitat for wildlife. The local landmark Eagle's Nest Rock has been home to nesting golden eagles for over a hundred years! So an eagle sighting may be possible. We will have a lunch/snack break by the river. Our pace will be comfortable for all participants.
The meeting time and place details will be sent to all participants a week before the hike.
Badges
participants will earn:
New Member Hike
Required Equipment
10 essentials