Regional Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Fri, May 8, 2026
Ascending Hikes – North Table Mountain
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): This loop on North Table Mountain from the west trailhead combines
No Prerequisites
Fri, May 8, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Bear Peak
Hiking Trip
Sunrise hike
No Prerequisites
Fri, May 8, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space
Hiking Trip
4.5m Nebel Horn Saddle via Fern Canyon
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 9, 2026
Basic Alpine Climb – Garden of the Gods - Kindergarten Rock/Gray Rock
Climbing Trip
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 9, 2026
Hiking – Hovenweep National Monument
Hiking Trip
We will hike to 3 sites in Hovenweep to see the amazing structures left by
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, May 9, 2026
Hiking – Natural Bridges National Monument UT
Hiking Trip
This is an 8.5 mile loop hike in White and Armstrong Canyons to see the
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sat, May 9, 2026
Hiking – RMNP - West Creek Falls from Cow Creek TH
Hiking & Photography Trip
This is the companion hike to the May 7 NoCo Photography Workshop. Enjoy a scenic
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 9, 2026
Hiking – Boulder Open Space
Hiking Trip
Part of a series of easy - moderate Saturday hikes. This short, easy hike is
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 10, 2026
Hiking – Cedar Mesa/Bears Ears National Monument UT
Hiking Trip
House on Fire is justly famous for the integration of rock and dwelling. We will
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, May 10, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Independence Peak via O'Fallon Park
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section: This is a 7-mile hike to Independence Peak in Pence Park, starting
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 10, 2026
Bonus Fitness Hikes – Mt Bierstadt
Hiking Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
During the month of May, we offer optional Bonus Fitness Hikes for all registered Denver
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, May 11, 2026
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class – CMC Zoom Lecture
Hiking Lecture: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
Zoom class session for PPG's Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) Wilderness Fundamentals (Wild Fun) Course
No Prerequisites
Tue, May 12, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Walker Ranch
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~8 mile and ~1600 ft elevation gain hike along the
No Prerequisites
Tue, May 12, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Classroom Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Climbing Lecture: Rock Climbing
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 13, 2026
Rise and Grind – NCAR TH to Mallory Cave
Hiking Trip
3.1 miles with 1125' elevation gain.
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 13, 2026
Exploring Nature – CMC Book Club Meetup
Exploring Nature Trip
CMC Statewide Book Club - inaugural event (rescheduled from May 5th due to weather)! Join
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 13, 2026
Trail Run – Boulder Open Space - Anemone Loop
Trail Running Trip
Sunrise *Trail Run*
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 14, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Ground School – Westside Global Methodist Church
Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the first in-person, hands-on activity for this course and will address
Prerequisites
Fri, May 15, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - S. Boulder Peak
Hiking Trip
Shortest way up SoBo
No Prerequisites
Fri, May 15, 2026
Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Panorama Point
Hiking Trip
A moderate loop hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park that starts at Ole Barn
No Prerequisites
Fri, May 15, 2026
Octo Hike – Spruce Mountain Trail
Hiking Trip
Octo Hikes have a slower pace, shorter mileage, less elevation gain, and more frequent stops
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
BMC Field Session - Multi-pitch – Boulder Flatirons - Flatirons
Climbing Field trip: Basic Mountaineering School
Group A multi-pitch rock climb
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
BMC Field Session - Multi-pitch – Boulder Flatirons - Flatirons
Climbing Field trip: Basic Mountaineering School
Group B multi-pitch rock climb
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
PPG BMS - Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Day – Castlewood Canyon - Climbing
Climbing Field trip: Rock Climbing
This session will be the second, in-person, activity for this course. This session will be
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
Hiking Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
A PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Class day hike to further explore the 10 essentials,
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
Hiking – Maxwell Falls
Hiking Trip
Maxwell Falls Trail is considered a moderate hike that covers 4 mi, with an elevation
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 16, 2026
Bike – Poudre River Trail
Biking Trip
This is a round trip bike tour on the paved Poudre River trail. We will
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 17, 2026
Hiking – Pinewood Reservoir
Hiking Trip
Hike along the west side of Pinewood Reservoir in the Ramsay-Shockey Open Space on this
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 17, 2026
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH
Hiking Trip
Hike to the Rattlesnake Canyon Arches from the Rattlesnake Arches Upper Trailhead
No Prerequisites