Denver Group Events & Activities

Find out all the great things the Denver Group is doing for and with the community.
Meridian Trail
Tue, Jul 22, 2025

Hiking – Meridian Trail

Hiking Trip
This often overlooked trail in the southern part of the Blue Sky Wilderness passes through
No Prerequisites
10 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 10
Ascending Hikes Section
Robbie Monsma
Betasso Preserve
Wed, Jul 23, 2025

Octo Hike – Betasso Preserve

Hiking Trip
This trip is part of the Octogenarian Hike Series. Octo hikes have a shorter distance,
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Jun 23
Linda Lawson
Fourth of July Trailhead
Wed, Jul 23, 2025

Hiking – 4th of July TH to Lake Dorothy

Hiking Trip
This hike is for RMOTHG members only. We will hike at a moderate pace from
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 3
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
RMOTHG Trip – Abyss Lake Trail
Thu, Jul 24, 2025

RMOTHG Trip – Abyss Lake Trail

Hiking Trip
A fine destination hike up to the intersection of Abyss Lake Trail and Rosalie Trail.
Prerequisites
10 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 11
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Tim Lane
Bike – Ralston Creek Trail to Eastley Road to Clear Creek Trail Loop
Fri, Jul 25, 2025

Bike – Ralston Creek Trail to Eastley Road to Clear Creek Trail Loop

Biking Trip
This is a Hare bike ride making a counterclockwise loop from Arvada on Ralston Creek
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
16 participants
Registration closes Jul 24
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
Conservation – Guanella Pass
Sat, Jul 26, 2025

Conservation – Guanella Pass

Conservation Trip
If necessary, we will continue to work in the first part of the trail. Otherwise,
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
3 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jul 24
Denver
Steve Bonowski
Hiking – Stormy Peaks-1943 B-17 Crash Site
Sun, Jul 27, 2025

Hiking – Stormy Peaks-1943 B-17 Crash Site

Hiking Trip
The out-n-back discovery hike to the B-17 crash site near Stormy Peaks begins at Pingree
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jun 27
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Glacier Peak via Georgia Pass
Tue, Jul 29, 2025

RMOTHG Trip – Glacier Peak via Georgia Pass

Hiking Trip
Glacier Peak looks like a "striped" knoll with streaks of black "rock rivers" running down
Prerequisites
14 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 27
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
R. A. Burrell
Burning Bear Trail
Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Octo Hike – Burning Bear Trail

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian Hike for anyone wishing lower mileage, slower pace, less elevation gain
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jun 29
Linda Lawson
Farmer's Highline Canal, Big Dry Creek to Standley Lake
Fri, Aug 1, 2025

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
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Jul 30
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
Lake Xanadu
Mon, Aug 4, 2025

Hiking – Lake Xanadu

Hiking Trip
This is an out-and-back hike to Lake Xanadu in the Indian Peaks Wilderness offering a
Difficulty: Moderate - off-trail
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 4
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Turquoise Lake
Mon–Thu, Aug 4– 7, 2025

Camp – Turquoise Lake - RMOTHG camping

Camping Trip
Our annual RMOTHG Camping Trip to Turquoise Lake.
No Prerequisites
7 participants on standby
Registration closed May 30
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Kathy Crawford
Rosalie Trail
Wed, Aug 6, 2025

Hiking – Rosalie Trail

Hiking Trip
This will be a brisk one-way downhill Bobcat hike from the Bierstadt TH to the
No Prerequisites
10 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 24
Bobcats Section
Robbie Monsma
Alderfer/Three Sisters
Thu, Aug 7, 2025

Octo Hike – Alderfer/Three Sisters - East TH

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian Hike for those who wish a slower pace, lower elevation gain,
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 7
Linda Lawson
Bike – River Point to Kipling to Dutch Creek Loop
Fri, Aug 8, 2025

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
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
28 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 15
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Scott Kramer
Stanley Mountain
Sat, Aug 9, 2025

Ascending Hikes – Stanley Mountain

Hiking Trip
This is a skill-building hike open to all but especially for CMC Members who joined
No Prerequisites
9 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 25
Ascending Hikes Section
Jean Hart
Conservation – Guanella Pass
Sat, Aug 9, 2025

Conservation – Guanella Pass

Conservation Trip
If necessary, we will continue to work in the first part of the trail. Otherwise,
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 7
Denver
Steve Bonowski
Hiking – Dry Gulch TH to Mt Bethel
Sun, Aug 10, 2025

Hiking – Dry Gulch TH to Mt Bethel

Hiking Trip
This EXPLORATORY hike to the Wichita State plane crash site near Silver Plume, Colorado, follows
Difficulty: Difficult, off-trail
No Prerequisites
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 10
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Geneva Creek Iron Fens
Mon, Aug 11, 2025

Hiking – Geneva Creek Iron Fens

Hiking Trip
We will hike to Clear Creek County open space of the Unique Geneva Fen, very
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jun 30
Denver
Linda Jagger
Echo Lake Park
Tue–Wed, Aug 12–13, 2025

Hiking – Echo Lake Park

Hiking & Exploring Nature Trip
See the Perseid Meteor Shower in the darkness of Echo Lake. There will be an
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
12 participants on standby
Registration closes Aug 10
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
DeKoevend Park to Hampden Ave via Highline Canal
Fri, Aug 15, 2025

Bike – DeKoevend Park to Hampden Ave via Highline Canal

Biking Trip
This is a Hare bike ride from DeKoevend Park to Hampden Avenue via the Highline
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Jul 21
Denver
Jerry Rowe
DeKoevend Park to Hampden Ave via Highline Canal
Fri, Aug 15, 2025

Bike – DeKoevend Park to Hampden Ave via Highline Canal

Biking Trip
This is a Terrapin bike ride from DeKoevend Park to Hampden Avenue via the Highline
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
19 participants
Registration opens Jul 21
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Scott Kramer
Boreas Pass TH
Sat, Aug 16, 2025

Ascending Hikes – Boreas Pass TH - Boreas Mountain

Scrambling & Hiking Trip
This is a skill-building hike open to all but especially for CMC Members who joined
No Prerequisites
9 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Aug 2
Ascending Hikes Section
Robbie Monsma
Conservation – Guanella Pass
Sat, Aug 16, 2025

Conservation – Guanella Pass

Conservation Trip
If necessary, we will continue to work in the first part of the trail. Otherwise,
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
4 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 14
Denver
Steve Bonowski
Hiking – Butler Gulch
Wed, Aug 20, 2025

Hiking – Butler Gulch

Hiking Trip
We will be hiking up to the ridgeline in Butler Gulch. This trip is for
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 25
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Wed, Aug 20, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Colorado Rockies vs. L.A. Dodgers

Enjoy a Sunday summer afternoon at a Rockies game with the Over the Hill Gang. Special discounted senior rate of $12.00 per person. Tickets are limited to 30 people, so hurry up and register.

Coors Field
2001 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205
Fri, Aug 22, 2025

RMOTHG Trip – Twin Lakes – Clear Ck west to Anderson Park

Biking Trip
This is a Terrapin ride along the Clear Creek Trail from Twin Lakes Park to
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
19 participants
Registration opens Jul 20
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Robert Barday
Conservation – Guanella Pass
Sat, Aug 23, 2025

Conservation – Guanella Pass

Conservation Trip
If necessary, we will continue to work in the first part of the trail. Otherwise,
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
6 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 21
Denver
Steve Bonowski
White Ranch Park
Fri, Aug 29, 2025

Octo Hike – White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail

Hiking Trip
We will start at the WEST TH. This is an Octogenarian Hike for those who
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Jul 29
Robert Barday