AUSTIN BLUFFS to PALMER PARK CONNECTION, COS. Trailhead: Spine Trailhead, 2611 Rockhurst Blvd (coordinates: 38.898916, -104.796551). Hike start time: 10:00 AM. Hike length 3.8 mi, elev gain 530 ft, highest altitude 6,700 feet. Moderate.
We will be going from the eastern fringe of Austin Bluffs Open Space, down on
Happy Trail to the northwest part of Palmer Park Open Space and back. There are great views along the way of the area surrounding the intersection of Austin Bluffs Pkwy and Union Blvd. Mike Witter hike leader.