Trip
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space
Rise&Grind: SBoulderCreek to LowerBluestem, 4.5mi
Contacts
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026
- Boulder
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,800 ft
- Pace: 2.0+
- 8 (10 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Wed, Oct 21, 2026 at 2:18 PM
- Tue, Nov 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- 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 and good company. Afterward there will be an optional stop for coffee, symbolizing a fresh start and the energy needed to conquer the day.
For this morning's Rise & Grind we’ll be hiking a loop: South Boulder Creek West to Mesa to Lower Big Bluestem. This hike is 4.5miles and ascends 400’. The trip should take approximately two hours, but allow for up to three.
Please note, this is 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 know your own abilities and be considerate of the rest of the group when you sign up.
Meet at 6:30am, for a 6:35 start. Details and directions in pre-trip email.
Required Equipment
Ten Essentials