Groups Around the State
Groups around the state include the Roaring Fork Group, El Pueblo Group, Friends of Routt Backcountry, Gore Range Group, Longs Peak Group, and Western Slope Group.
Thu, May 1, 2025
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA - Pollock Bench
Hiking Trip
This is 8 mile hike with overlooks of vistas of red rock canyons. A moderate
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sat, May 3, 2025
Hiking – Thompson Mountain Trail System, South Trailhead - Wilson Creek Trail
Hiking Trip
Lollipop hike around Thompson Mountain from the Wilson Creek Trail trailhead in the Deer Haven
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sun, May 11, 2025
Hiking – Dillon Reservoir RecPath
Hiking Trip
Walk along the Dillon Reservoir Recpath, then along the Roberts Tunnel access road to the
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
Tue, Jun 3, 2025
Hiking – Sheep Mountain
Hiking Trip
Starting from the North Fork Trailhead, this off-trail hike to Sheep Mountain in Pike National
Difficulty: Moderate - off-trail
No Prerequisites
Tue, Jun 10, 2025
Hiking – Ophir Mountain
Hiking Trip
Twilight hike to Ophir Mtn in Frisco.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Easy
No Prerequisites
Mon, Jun 16, 2025
Hiking – Ophir Mountain
Hiking Trip
Conquer 3 low peaks in the Ophir Mountain area: Ophir Mtn 10,199', Point 10,208, Point
Difficulty: Easy B
No Prerequisites
Wed, Jun 18, 2025
Hiking – Officers Gulch Pond Trail to scenic overlook
Hiking Trip
Start at Officer's Gulch Pond, then hike counter-clockwise around it. Join another trail and head
Difficulty: Beginner, Easy. No scrambling
No Prerequisites
Sat, Jun 21, 2025
Hiking – Maryland Creek Park
Hiking Trip
Save the Date! Join hiking groups early and stay for the GRG summer pot-luck picnic.
No Prerequisites
Fri, Jun 27, 2025
Hiking – Harrigan Creek Trail
Hiking Trip
We will hike along the Harrigan Creek Trail and look for and identify early wildflowers.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
Mon, Jul 7, 2025
Hiking – Shrine Mountain Ridge Trail #2016
Hiking Trip
This will be a wildflower hike to Shrine Ridge and Wingle Ridge, starting from the
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Thu–Sat, Jul 17–19, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Mosquito Lake from Stillwater TH with Day Hike over Devils Causeway
Backpacking Trip
An easy backpack to a basecamp at Mosquito Lake, followed the next day by a
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue, Aug 5, 2025
Hiking – Ute Peak
Hiking Trip
A day hike to the summit of Ute Peak, a prominent peak in the WIlliams
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Aug 9–10, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Macey Lakes from Horn Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
BPX members only. Enjoy exploring the Macey Lakes Basin of the San Isabel National Forest
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed–Fri, Sep 10–12, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
A fall trip to explore the southern end of the Gore Range, with an option
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
El Pueblo
The El Pueblo Group of the Colorado Mountain Club is a local chapter providing outdoor experiences with a focus on trip offerings in Pueblo, Fremont, Custer, and Huerfano Counties in Southern Colorado.