Upcoming Gore Range Group Events and Trips

Thu, Jun 5, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Eco-Friendly, Lightweight Backpacking

Karl Ford is one of a very select group who has completed all three legs of the Triple Crown of backpacking (AT, PCT, and CDT), about 8,000 miles combined. He is also a WTS Master Instructor. Join Karl to learn how we can backpack responsibly, enjoy it more, and give back to the trail. This event is for BPX members AND trip leaders!

Zoom Presentation
Hiking – Sheep Mountain
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
7 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 2
Bobcats Section
Wayne Howell
Sat, Jun 21, 2025

Gore Range Group Annual Picnic

Save the Date! Come early to hike and stay for the pot-luck picnic!

Maryland Creek Park
44 Maryland Creek Lane Silverthorne, CO 80498
Hiking – Maryland Creek Park
Sat, Jun 21, 2025

Hiking – Maryland Creek Park

Hiking Trip
Join hiking groups early and stay for the GRG summer pot-luck picnic. If the trip
No Prerequisites
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 19
Gore Range
Jan Dudley
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Mosquito Lake from Stillwater TH with Day Hike over Devils Causeway
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
3 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jun 16
Backpacking Section
James Borgel
Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS. Session 1

Getting lost is very uncomfortable at the least, and terrifying at the worst. The good news is that this can be avoided. Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS and be safe in the backcountry.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Wind Cave National Park
Sat–Tue, Jun 14–17, 2025

Camp – Wind Cave National Park

Camping Trip
Camp, hike and tour Wind Cave.
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
3 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jun 12
Gore Range
Candace Winkle
Thu, May 29, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Introduction to Backpacking

New to backpacking in Colorado or looking to refresh your knowledge? Join CMC's Backpacking Section (BPX) and the Backpacking School who are co-hosting this virtual event. Open to all CMC Members.

Zoom Presentation
Hiking – Ophir Mountain
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
0 participants
Gore Range
Candace Winkle
Officers Gulch
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
0 participants
Gore Range
Candace Winkle
Fri, Jun 6, 2025

Silverthorne First Friday Summer Kickoff

Come join us at Silverthorne's First Friday Summer kickoff to learn about the Gore Range group and see our scheduleof summer trips and activities!

Silverthorne Performing Arts Center Lawn
460 Blue River Parkway, Siverthorne, CO 80498
Hiking – Ophir Mountain
Tue, Jun 10, 2025

Hiking – Ophir Mountain

Hiking Trip
Twilight hike to Ophir Mtn in Frisco.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Easy
No Prerequisites
1 participant 1 leader
Registration closes Jun 8
Gore Range
Jan Dudley
Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS, Session 2

Getting lost is very uncomfortable at the least, and terrifying at the worst. The good news is that this can be avoided. Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS and be safe in the backcountry.

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Ute Peak
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
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 7
Gore Range
James Borgel
Shrine Mountain
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
8 participants
Registration opens Jun 7
Gore Range
Candace Winkle
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
5 participants
Registration opens Jun 1
Gore Range
Candace Winkle
BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH
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
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Aug 4
Backpacking Section
James Borgel
Wed, Jun 25, 2025

Bike to Work Day

Join CMC for our 3rd annual summer Bike to Work Day, hosted by the City of Golden.

Vanover Park, Golden, CO