Regional Groups
Front Range Groups include Denver, Boulder, Northern Colorado, Pikes Peak, and Friends of Colorado.
Sat, May 23, 2026
Hiking – Upper Hard Time, Great Escape, Watch Tower
Hiking Trip
Hike the upper South Canon trails in Temple Canyon outside of Canon City. Start at
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 23, 2026
Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Hiking Trip
Part of the series of easy - moderate hikes on Saturdays. This hike is a
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 23, 2026
Hiking – Mueller State Park
Hiking Trip
A 5-mile scenic loop hike in Mueller State Park starting and ending at the visitor’s
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 24, 2026
Hiking – West Spanish Peak
Hiking Trip
Day hike
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun, May 24, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Boulder Open Space - Green Mountain
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~7 mile and ~2800 ft elevation gain loop hike to
No Prerequisites
Mon, May 25, 2026
Hiking – Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Harrison Plane Crash
Hiking Trip
On Memorial Day, let's spend a few moments with Captain Harrison, who perished flying towards
No Prerequisites
Wed, May 27, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space
Hiking Trip
3.9mi GregoryCanyon/Flagstaff Loop
No Prerequisites
Thu, May 28, 2026
Ascending Hikes – RMNP - Estes Cone via Lily Lake TH
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~8 mile and ~2600 ft elevation gain out and back
No Prerequisites
Fri, May 29, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Royal Arch
Hiking Trip
Sunrise hike
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 30, 2026
ARC Pro Basic Anchors Field Day – Castlewood Canyon State Park
Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Basic Anchors
We will spend the day outside reviewing anchor gear, general anchoring principles, and methods of
Prerequisites
Sun, May 31, 2026
Hiking – RMNP - McGregor Mountain to Lumpy Ridge TH
Hiking Trip
This trip starts with an off-trail climb up to McGregor Mountain with a small scramble
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Jun 1, 2026
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Navigation Lecture: Land Navigation
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 3, 2026
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Classroom Sessions – CMC Zoom Lecture
Navigation Lecture: Land Navigation
Classroom sessions for this course will be conducted via two Zoom sessions. Links to the
No Prerequisites
Wed–Thu, Jun 3– 4, 2026
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Goose Creek Trail to Shafthouse from Goose Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
An easy overnight backpack into the unique Lost Creek Wilderness to give you an opportunity
Prerequisites
Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Hiking – Stoney Pass - near Bailey
Hiking Trip
Stoney Pass - near Bailey
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jun 5, 2026
Rise and Grind – Boulder Open Space - Doudy Draw
Hiking Trip
Goshawk Figure 8 Loop
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 6, 2026
PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day – Lovell Gulch
Navigation Field trip: Land Navigation
The PPG WTS - Basic Land Navigation Course Field Day is a one day session
Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 6, 2026
Hiking – Mount Argentine loop
Hiking Trip
We will hike up a 4WD road in the Pennsylvania Creek drainage, then leave the
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 6, 2026
Hiking – Catamount Ranch Open Space
Hiking Trip
Planned as a hike of the north slope of the Catamount open space.
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jun 7, 2026
Hiking – RMNP - Chiefs Head Peak
Hiking Trip
Day hike of Chief's Head Mountain from Wild Basin
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon, Jun 8, 2026
Octo Hike – Sandstone Ranch Open Space
Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian Hike with lower mileage and elevation, more frequent stops and a
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 10, 2026
Leader in Training (LIT) Trip – Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain - Little Thompson and Eagle Wind
Hiking Trip
This is Deanna's Leader In Training Hike. Nestled in the eastern foothills of Boulder County,
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 10, 2026
Conservation – Barr Camp via Barr Trail
Hiking & Conservation Trip
Help Rocky Mtn Field Institute (RMFI) move tools for a season of work on Barr
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Hiking – North Cheyenne Canyon - St Mary's Falls
Hiking Trip
An out and back 6 mile hike to Saint Mary's Falls. Much of the trail
No Prerequisites
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Octo Hike – Evergreen Mountain
Hiking Trip
We will hike on trail toward our nominal destination for two hours or so, then
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail
Hiking Trip
Plan going up Horsethief Falls to ridgeline 4 miles
No Prerequisites
Sun, Jun 14, 2026
Hiking – Bushnell Peak - Brook Creek TH
Hiking Trip
13er Bushnell Peak, Fremont county high point
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class Session – CMC Zoom Lecture
Backpacking Lecture: PPG WTS - Intro to Backpacking
This is an online Zoom class session for students enrolled in the PPG's WTS-Intro to
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Ascending Hikes – Twin Sisters TH - Twin Sisters Peak
Hiking Trip
Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): a ~7.5 mile and ~2500 ft elevation gain out and back
No Prerequisites