Denver Group Events & Activities

Find out all the great things the Denver Group is doing for and with the community.
DEN CPR/AED Denver Group Course ( DEN ) - (7/27/26)
Mon, Jul 27, 2026

CPR/AED for Outdoor Enthusiasts

DEN CPR/AED Denver Group Course ( DEN )

No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Jul 26
Denver
Jeff Flax
Clinton Peak
Tue, Jul 28, 2026

Hiking – Clinton Peak

Hiking Trip
Clinton-Traver-McNamee lollipop loop from Montgomery Reservoir
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
7 participants
Registration closes Jul 27
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
French Pass
Thu, Jul 30, 2026

RMOTHG Trip – French Pass

Hiking Trip
This 7 mile / 1700' elev-gain hike has been described as a gorgeous, "super underrated
Prerequisites
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 29
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Tim Lane
Boulder Open Space
Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Bear Peak

Hiking Trip
Sunrise hike to the Bear Peak / Fern Canyon Trail saddle
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Jul 31
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Farmer's Highline Canal, Big Dry Creek to Standley Lake
Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Bike – Farmer's Highline Canal, Big Dry Creek to Standley Lake

Biking Trip
This is a Hair bike ride from the Northglenn shopping area to the Farmer's Highline
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Jul 30
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
Conservation – Pikes Peak - Barr Trail - Barr Camp
Mon–Wed, Aug 3– 5, 2026

Conservation – Pikes Peak - Barr Trail - Barr Camp

Conservation Trip
Barr Camp is needing help. Composting toilets are needing some tender loving care. This is
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Aug 1
Pikes Peak
Dean Waits
Bobcats trip – Interlaken Trail
Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Bobcats trip – Interlaken Trail

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This moderate out-and-back hike follows the shoreline of Twin Lakes to the
No Prerequisites
3 participants on standby
Registration closes Aug 2
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Ascending Hikes – Mount Machebeuf
Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Mount Machebeuf

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): This is a hike to the summit of Mount Machebeuf using
No Prerequisites
5 participants on standby
Registration closes Aug 4
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
Bike – River Point to Kipling to Dutch Creek Loop
Fri, Aug 7, 2026

Bike – River Point to Kipling to Dutch Creek Loop

Biking Trip
A Hare bike ride through the Columbine Valley to Clement Park to Lily gulch to
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Aug 6
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
Ascending Hikes – Horseshoe Mountain - Horseshoe and Peerless Mountain
Mon, Aug 10, 2026

Ascending Hikes – Horseshoe Mountain - Horseshoe and Peerless Mountain

Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): This is an ~8 mile, ~2300 ft elevation gain out and
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 9
Ascending Hikes Section
Wayne Howell
BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Chicago Basin from Needleton Flagstop
Tue–Sat, Aug 11–15, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Chicago Basin from Needleton Flagstop

Backpacking Trip
This four-day expedition into the remote Chicago Basin provides an opportunity to experience one of
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 4
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
RMOTHG Trip – IPW - Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake TH - Blue Lake
Wed, Aug 12, 2026

RMOTHG Trip – IPW - Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake TH - Blue Lake

Hiking Trip
Blue Lake is a scenic, above treeline lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Along the
Prerequisites
7 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Aug 7
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Jeanne Eiss
Camp – Jefferson Lake Recreation Area
Wed–Fri, Aug 12–14, 2026

Camp – Jefferson Lake Recreation Area

Camping & Exploring Nature Trip
Camping trip to Jefferson Creek Campground to hike and see Perseid meteor shower. Dogs welcome
No Prerequisites
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 10
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
MaryAnn Panarelli
Frisco / Breckenridge - Dillon
Fri, Aug 14, 2026

Bike – Ride from Frisco marina to Dillon and return - Terrapin

Biking Trip
This is a Terrapin bike ride from the Summit County Middle School in Frisco to
No Prerequisites
15 participants
Registration closes Aug 13
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
Frisco / Breckenridge - Dillon
Fri, Aug 14, 2026

Bike – Ride from Frisco to Breckinridge and return - Hare

Biking Trip
This is the Hare Ride for RMOTHG members. We'll go from the Summit County Middle
No Prerequisites
16 participants
Registration closes Aug 13
Denver
Jerry Rowe
IPW - Fourth of July Trailhead
Wed, Aug 19, 2026

RMOTHG Trip – IPW - Fourth of July Trailhead - Lake Dorothy

Hiking Trip
This is a reschedule of the 7/22 RMOTHG hike from 4th of July trailhead to
Prerequisites
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 29
Denver
Jeff Lickenbrock
Wed, Aug 19, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

Explore Night
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
RMNP - Spectacle Lakes
Sun, Aug 30, 2026

Scramble – RMNP - Spectacle Lakes

Scrambling & Hiking Trip
Hike / Scramble to Spectacle Lakes
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants on standby 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 29
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Bobcats trip – IPW - Hessie TH to Lost Lake
Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Bobcats trip – IPW - Hessie TH to Lost Lake

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This hike will explore the area around Lost Lake in Roosevelt National
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Jul 31
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup
Tue, Sep 1, 2026

Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup

Exploring Nature Trip
CMC Statewide Book Club - we will be discussing "The Way Out" by Devon O'Neil
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Aug 31
Denver
Hannah Korrell
Bobcats trip – Butler Gulch
Wed, Sep 2, 2026

Bobcats trip – Butler Gulch

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE ventures deep into Butler Gulch to investigate the remains
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Aug 2
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Bobcats trip – Geneva Creek Iron Fens
Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Bobcats trip – Geneva Creek Iron Fens

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: On this discovery hike to the Geneva Creek Iron Fens, the group
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Aug 4
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Backpack – Ice Lake Basin Trailhead
Sat–Tue, Sep 5– 8, 2026

Backpack – Ice Lake Basin Trailhead

Scrambling, Camping & Backpacking Trip
Climb Vermillion, US Grant peaks from camping spots
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant 1 leader
Registration closes Sep 3
Boulder
Dorothy Kucar
Wilderness Trekking School Denver 2026 Fall
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 - Fri, Dec 4, 2026

Wilderness Trekking School - Denver

Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) is Colorado Mountain Club’s largest school, a comprehensive course on mountain

No Prerequisites
65 participants
Registration closes Sep 15
Denver
Norm Arlt
Wed, Sep 9, 2026

Photography Section Quarterly Mtg

Member Seth Graham presents: lessons learned and general tips that I have come up with over approximately 15 years of pursuing landscape photography. It covers topics such as picking a location, when to go, and what to look for when out on a trail and includes numerous examples.

Photography Section Quarterly Mtg
CMC Basecamp
Bobcats trip – Mayflower Gulch Trailhead
Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Bobcats trip – Mayflower Gulch Trailhead

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE visits the historic Boston Mine site in the upper
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Aug 10
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Bobcats trip – Skaguay Power Plant
Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Bobcats trip – Skaguay Power Plant

Hiking Trip
Abandoned Sites Hike: This EXPLORATORY HIKE follows the historic route to the abandoned Skaguay Power
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Aug 13
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
DEN CPR/AED Denver Group Course ( DEN ) - (9/14/26)
Mon, Sep 14, 2026

CPR/AED for Outdoor Enthusiasts

DEN CPR/AED Denver Group Course ( DEN )

No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Sep 13
Denver
Jeff Flax
Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Explore Night at REI Denver Flagship!

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

Explore Night at REI Denver Flagship!
REI Denver Flagship
1416 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20, 2026

2026 CMC Instructor Outing - Via Feratta

To show appreciation to our TCS volunteers, you are invited to a weekend in the San Juans for via ferrata, MTB, hike, climb, water sports, or just hanging out.

Ridgeway State Park