Trip
RMOTHG Trip – Pine Valley Ranch Park
Starting at Pine Valley Ranch this 8 mile / 1300' gain hike has been described as a "hidden gem". There's a beautiful lake at the start and end of this forested loop consisting of the Buck Gulch and Strawberry Jack trails. Be prepared for a steady, 1.8 - 2 mph pace, with minimal stops - and with some moderately steep inclines. Estimated time to complete hike: 5 hours.
Contacts
- Thu, Nov 13, 2025
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
- Pace: Steady, 2 mph - minimal stops.
- 10 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Comfort Stop: Pine Junction Country Store (on right at the first-and-only traffic light along route): 34375 US Hwy 285 suite a, Pine, CO 80470
Apres-Hike Refreshments/Lunch (optional): Some of us may stop at the Crossroads Pub & Grill in Pine post-hike. For those who need to get back earlier or would rather Not do post-hike refreshments, try to carpool together with a driver who also needs to get back to Denver.
Meeting Time: 8 am
Meeting Place: Morrison PnR (3485 S. Rooney Rd, Morrison, CO)
From the Morrison Rd (CO 8) exit of 470 go west towards Morrison. Take immediate right on South Rooney Rd. Dirt Parking Lot is directly on your right across from the gas station/convenience store. https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWLggRd216Pz6se38
Required Equipment
$15 annual RMOTHG Membership Dues are required to participate. Please contact the office at 303-279-3080 ext. 3 or office@cmc.org to join!
Ten Essentials: https://www.cmc.org/groups-sections/front-range-groups/denver/course-templates/wilderness-trekking-school-denver/course-materials/learn-more-fundaments/ten-essential-systems