Trip
Octo Hike – Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Open Space Park
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC hikes, or anyone who finds CMC's traditional Easy hikes more than they want or can do. Octo Hikes are slower paced, have shorter distances, less elevation gain, and more frequent stops than typical Easy A hikes. We also normally stop for snacks at picnic tables, where available, or social lunch at a local cafe after the hike (details TBA.) This trail system weaves around and through Maryland Mountain, Chase Gulch, Quartz Valley, and the historic narrow gauge Gilpin Tramway, to enjoy panoramic views of Black Hawk, Central City, and the northern rural regions of Gilpin County.
Contacts
- Mon, Oct 23, 2023
- Octogenarian Hikes
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
- High Point Elevation: 9,200 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 8:00 am at the CMC Coors lot east of AMC.
Drive west on Hwy 6 then 119 through Blackhawk for 21 miles (about 30 minutes) to the Maryland Mountain Hidden Treasure Trailhead on the right side of the hwy.
Alternatively, meet the group at the trailhead at 8:30. If you prefer to join the hike at the trailhead, let the leader, Linda, know 303 842 7040
Non-Octos are welcome to join this trip. Just be aware that the pace will be casual.
Elevation gain of 1000' is more than Octo Hikes normally offer. So be sure you are up the the climb.
Octo hikes have only a fraction of the Roster Churn of other CMC hikes. Please help us maintain our great record.
Required Equipment
Ten essentials