Upcoming Gore Range Group Events and Trips

Thu, Jun 5, 2025

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

Join long-distance hiker and WTS master instructor Karl Ford to learn how we can backpack responsibly, enjoy it more, and give back to the trail. For BPX Section Members only.

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Eco-Friendly, Lightweight Backpacking
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
8 participants
Registration opens May 1
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!

Gore Range Group Annual 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
Save the Date! Join hiking groups early and stay for the GRG summer pot-luck picnic.
No Prerequisites
11 participants 2 leaders
Registration opens May 1
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.

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS. Session 1
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Dillon Reservoir RecPath
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
8 participants 1 leader
Registration closes May 9
Gore Range
Candace Winkle
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 First Friday Summer Kickoff
Silverthorne Performing Arts Center Lawn
460 Blue River Parkway, Siverthorne, CO 80498
Wed, May 14, 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
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
6 participants 1 leader
Registration opens May 1
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.

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS, Session 2
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Ascending Hikes – Davidson Mesa Short Loop
Mon, May 19, 2025

Ascending Hikes – Davidson Mesa Short Loop

Hiking Trip
ASCENDING HIKES SERIES - WALKING WOUNDED REHAB HIKE A short and easy urban nature hike
Difficulty: Easy, Easy A
No Prerequisites
3 participants 1 leader
Registration closes May 17
Ascending Hikes Section
Karen Baldwin
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