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
- Thu, Nov 14, 2024
- Octogenarian Hikes
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
- High Point Elevation: 9,200 ft
- Pace: Slow
- 10 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 8:00 am at the AMC parking lot north of the CMC office.
Trailhead Driving Directions: 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.
Trailhead meet-up time is 8:30. If you prefer to join the hike at the trailhead, let the leader know - at 303 829 1593.
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 offers. So be sure you are up for the climb. Last year we split into two groups with one group doing a less strenuous hike.
There is a vault toilet at the trailhead.
Please advise privately of any medical conditions or medications that could impact your hike safety.
Required Equipment
10 essentials