BUFFALO PEAKS LOOP. Full day trip leaving COS at 6:00 AM. Beautiful wildlife area with beaver dams following rich and tumbling creeks. Hike length 11.8 mi, elev gain 2,017 ft, highest altitude 11,700 ft, *Challenging/Hard. Gisele Miyamoto hike leader

HOMESTEAD RANCH REGIONAL PARK, Peyton. This hike will take us into diverse topography, ranging from rolling, open meadows to tree-covered bluffs running the length of the park. There is lots of wildlife in the area. Hike length about 3 mi, elev gain approx 250 ft, highest elev 7,400 ft, Moderate. Mike Witter hike leader

COUGAR'S SHADOW/BLACKMER LOOP, Cheyenne Mountain State Park. This is a beautiful hike through a forest of Gamble oak. There are a variety of landscapes, moving through two biomes. Hike length 3.6 mi, elev gain 511 ft, Easy/Moderate. Pat Scully & Fred Wolf co-leaders

CRYSTAL RESERVOIR, Pikes Peak Hwy. Out and back hike along north side of Crystal Reservoir. Hike length approx 4.5 mi, elev gain level, highest altitude 9,200 ft, Easy. Ann Heiring hike leader

WOMENS FOREST TRAIL 375, Divide. This classic hike has rolling open meadows with some forested areas. Hike is gradual downhill, then gradual uphill back to trailhead. Views are of course gorgeous, especially on a sunny day, and esp the "back" side of Pikes Peak. It's likely we'll see wildflowers. Small creek crossings, brief ascents. Hike […]

GOLD CAMP ROAD/BUCKHORN/SEVEN BRIDGES. This is a loop in the North Cheyenne Cañon area that passes by Mt Buckhorn, Kineo Mtn & Loud's Cabin. It then runs via Seven Bridges Trail back to Gold Camp Rd and then parking lot. Hike length 6.8 mi, elev gain 1,528 ft, highest altitude 8,800 ft, *Challenging (due to […]

HIKE TO GREENWOOD VILLAGE. Hike to the ruins of an abandoned homestead. You will see a collapsing gazebo, stone fireplace, building foundations along with various items left behind including an old fashioned bath tub, tube TV chassis, etc. Hike length approx 6 mi, elev gain 600 ft, highest altitude 6500 ft, Moderate. Mike & Katie […]

FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT, near Divide. Trail TBD. Pat Zeddies hike leader