Western Slope Group Calendar

Check here for all upcoming events for the Western Slope Group
Hiking – Lake to Lake Trail
Tue, Sep 9, 2025

Hiking – Lake to Lake Trail

Hiking Trip
Short trail in Lake City and option to explore
No Prerequisites
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 9
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Hiking – Waterdog Lake
Wed, Sep 10, 2025

Hiking – Waterdog Lake

Hiking Trip
This is a challenging hike for our exploration of the Lake City area. A steep
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Sep 10
Western Slope
Marsha Pritchard
Hiking – Thompson Lake
Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Hiking – Thompson Lake

Hiking Trip
Join us for midweek hiking in Lake City!
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Sep 11
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Hiking – Helmet Peak - Rush Basin
Sat, Sep 13, 2025

Hiking – Helmet Peak - Rush Basin

Hiking & Environmental Awareness Trip
Small in stature with a sun-drenched south ridge approach. Helmet Peak is a great climb
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Sep 11
Western Slope
Danny King
Sat, Sep 13, 2025

Birding Along Florida River

This site is near Bondad in southern Colorado

SJMA's Durango Nature Center, Bondad CO
63 County Road 310, Durango, CO 81301
Grand Mesa
Sun, Sep 14, 2025

Hiking – Grand Mesa - Anderson Reservoir

Hiking Trip
Hike starting at Jumbo Lake going to Anderson Reservoir. Overlooks and fall color.
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Sep 12
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Sun, Sep 14, 2025

Mesa lakes Lodge social

Great food, full bar. Adjacent to scheduled hike. Come join your friends. Lodge is on CO65 next to Jumbo Lake on Grand Mesa.

Mesa Lakes Lodge
3619 Hwy 65
Wed, Sep 17, 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
Mount Sneffels
Fri, Sep 19, 2025

Hiking – Mount Sneffels - Southwest Ridge

Hiking Trip
Hike and scramble the classic SW ridge of Nount Sneffels, descending the south slopes.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby
Registration closes Sep 17
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
Sun, Sep 21, 2025

Autumn Equinox Social

This social gathering will be a celebration of Public Lands & the La Plata Mountains

Autumn Equinox Social
Mancos Brewery
484 Hwy 160 E Frontage Rd, Mancos, CO 81328
Tue, Sep 23, 2025

CMC Leadership Meeting - Activity Standards Review

This is a follow up meeting to our meeting on Aug 19, 2025. (Generally this is a bi-monthly meeting that takes place on the third Tuesday of even months.)

CMC Leadership Meeting - Activity Standards Review
CMC Basecamp & Teams
15605 West 32nd
Ridgway Area Trails (RAT)
Sat, Sep 27, 2025

Mtn Bike – Ridgway Area Trails (RAT)

Biking Trip
Ride a 12 mile loop on the main (and most fun) RAT trails. We will
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Sep 25
Western Slope
Jay Johnson
Sat, Sep 27, 2025

Birding Along Florida River

This site is near Bondad in southern Colorado

SJMA's Durango Nature Center, Bondad CO
63 County Road 310, Durango, CO 81301
Scramble – Grand Mesa - Leon Peak
Sun, Sep 28, 2025

Scramble – Grand Mesa - Leon Peak

Scrambling Trip
Hike and scramble to the summit of Leon Peak (11,236'), the Mesa County. Colorado, High
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
7 participants
Registration closes Sep 26
Western Slope
Daniel Glatter
Hiking – Palisade Plunge- pay hiker shuttle
Wed, Oct 1, 2025

Hiking – Palisade Plunge- pay hiker shuttle

Hiking Trip
Palisade Plunge- pay hiker shuttle
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed Sep 4
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Kokopelli Loops Trail
Sat, Oct 4, 2025

Mtn Bike – Kokopelli Loops Trail

Biking Trip
Mountain Bike ride starting at the main parking lot ride up Mary's loop to Steve's
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Oct 2
Western Slope
Jay Johnson
Capitol Reef National Park
Thu, Oct 9, 2025

Hiking – Capitol Reef National Park

Hiking Trip
WSG's Annual Fall multiday hiking trip 10/9-12
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Capitol Reef National Park
Thu, Oct 9, 2025

Hiking – Capitol Reef National Park - Golden Throne + Capitol Gorge

Hiking Trip
2 different out/back hikes from the same trailhead.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
8 participants
Registration closes Oct 9
Western Slope
Anne Keil
Thu, Oct 9, 2025 - Sun, Oct 12, 2025

Capitol Reef area multiday hiking

WSG's 6th Annual multiday hiking trip is at Capitol Reef this year

Capitol Reef area multiday hiking
Capitol Reef NP UT area
TBD
Capitol Reef National Park
Fri, Oct 10, 2025

Hiking – Capitol Reef National Park - Burro Wash

Hiking & Scrambling Trip
This is a 7 mile out and back hike/scramble/squeeze/wade up the Burro Wash trail/slot canyon
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration closes Oct 10
Western Slope
Daniel Glatter
Capitol Reef National Park
Fri, Oct 10, 2025

Hiking – Capitol Reef National Park - Upper Muley Twist

Hiking Trip
Hike on the mesa to Saddle Arch and back. Approximately 8 miles with 300 feet
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants
Registration closes Oct 7
Western Slope
Victor Ketellapper
Capitol Reef National Park
Sat, Oct 11, 2025

Hiking – Capitol Reef National Park - Chimney-Spring Creek shuttle

Hiking Trip
Shuttle hike from Chimney Rock thru Chimney Rock Canyon to Lower Spring Canyon, multiple creek
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
9 participants
Registration closes Oct 11
Western Slope
Paul Sheya
Capitol Reef National Park
Sat, Oct 11, 2025

Hiking – Capitol Reef National Park - Cohab Canyon

Hiking Trip
The hike will be a shuttle starting at Cassidy Arch and going to Cohab Canyon.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
10 participants
Registration closes Oct 9
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Capitol Reef National Park
Sun, Oct 12, 2025

Hiking – Capitol Reef National Park - Chimney Rock Loop

Hiking Trip
A half day hike before leaving. Chimney Rock is great hike with many views.
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
8 participants
Registration closes Oct 12
Western Slope
Jennifer Rhamy
Mount Lamborn
Sun, Oct 19, 2025

Hiking – Mount Lamborn

Hiking Trip
Hike to the high point at the head of the North Fork valley.
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Oct 17
Western Slope
Doug Hemken
Wed, Oct 22, 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
Sat, Oct 25, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) End of Season Party!

Join your fellow BPX Members for a fun evening of tales from the trails. The event will be in person at CMC Basecamp as well as Zoom.

Backpacking Section (BPX) End of Season Party!
CMC Basecamp
15605 W 32nd Ave, Golden, CO 80401
Sat, Nov 1, 2025

CANCELED - DUPEWestern Slope Group 2025 Annual Dinner

To be deleted.

Ute Indian Museum
17253 Chipeta Rd, Montrose
Sat, Nov 1, 2025

Western Slope Group 2025 Annual Dinner

Join us for Dave Cooper's "Travels on the Wilder Side" presentation at the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose!

Western Slope Group 2025 Annual Dinner
Ute Indian Museum
17253 Chipeta Rd, Montrose
Wed, Nov 12, 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