About us
Welcome, Active Outdoors Fans!
The Denver Trail Heads is a group for people with a wide range of outdoor interests. We will be hiking, snowshoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, etc. Occasionally, you will see a backpack or camping trip or an overnight at one of the many Forest Service cabins.
Our goal is to provide a safe, fun environment for ALL to enjoy outdoor activities, regardless of:
• Age
• Gender
• National Origin
• Race
• Religion
• Sexual Orientation
To date, we have hosted over 2,800 events. These trips were all made possible by our organizers. We work hard to organize trips and make them fun for you. The tone of an event is set by the organizer. Hiking speed, number of breaks, fitness level required, picture taking, dog-friendly, etc. Sometimes it is not as much the location or type of event, but who is running it that will determine if it is the event for you. More information about our organizers can be found here.
For safety and transparency, we ask you provide a relatively recent profile photo of yourself.
If you have an idea for a trip or you are interested in becoming an organizer, please let Paul and Bernard know. We are always looking for qualified organizers to help out!
Please RSVP yes only if you definitely plan to come. If you change your mind, please update your RSVP.
By joining this group you agree to the policies and terms of the group.
We do not charge members a fee to join the group. However, donations are appreciated.
NOTE TO SOLICITORS; This is not a philanthropic, or marketing organization. Please do not contact us for such purposes.
Upcoming events
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Afternoon Hike - South Valley Park: South Trailhead
South Valley Park South Trailhead, 12447 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO, USLet’s enjoy an afternoon hike on the beautiful trails at South Valley Park! We will meet at the South Trailhead:
South Valley South Trailhead
12447 Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80127NOTE: ‘Tis the season of conflicting weather forecasts. Should the weather not cooperate, I will do my best to cancel the hike at least two hours before the start time. Also, I received some new hardware to help me hike better.
CONTACT: Bernard at (303)-229-2419
ATTENDEE LIMIT: 14 Hikers per Jefferson County Open Space regulations.
SIGN-UP: Please RSVP yes only if you definitely plan to come. If you change your mind, please update your RSVP. By joining this group you agree to the Policies and Terms of this group.
NO SHOWS: If you No-Show to 2 events, you will be removed and banned from this meetup group. So please change your RSVP to “not going” if you are unable to attend.
COVID-19 PROTOCOL: Do not sign up if you:
- are sick with, or have tested positive for COVID-19.
- have been in contact with a person who is sick with, or has tested positive for COVID-19.
- are not feeling well, or have any other infectious disease.
MEET: Please arrive early to prepare for hiking and for introductions, as we will start hiking ASAP. The hike begins ASAP at no later than 2:05 pm. If you are late, you can catch up with the group.
WHAT TO BRING: Typical gear: water, snacks, jacket, etc.
DISTANCE: 2.8 miles with 350 ft. elevation gain (Level: Easy). MAP
DOGS: Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Dogs must be leashed. Waste must be picked up and deposited into receptacles.
DISCLAIMER: Hiking is risky. Every year people are hurt and killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost, or bring the wrong gear. I am not a professional guide. You are responsible for yourself. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this hike and the gear and conditioning required. Anyone choosing to hike with our group should carry personal health insurance, and a CORSAR (Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue) card, in case of an emergency.
APRÈS LA RANDONNÉE:
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T-Day Weekend Hut Safari
Location not specified yetHere’s your chance to celebrate the bountiful harvest with something other than the usual of watching boring football and chatting with annoying relatives. On this adventure we use the glorious hut system in the Colorado backcountry the way it's supposed to be used: hut to hut to hut. Snowshoe or XC ski. Only six miles each day, but 2,100 feet the first day 1,900 the second, and 1,800 the 3rd, before it’s downhill all the way on the 4th day. As always, the degree of difficulty depends on the weather and the snowfall, so participants need to be prepared for a challenging trip. That means being prepared to take turns plowing through snow, because we’ll likely be the first in the huts during the winter campaign. It also means doing what everyone needs to do to stay dry and warm, even in blizzard conditions. Plus, on this year’s trip we climb the Continental Divide, something not done of on trips to any other huts in the 10th Mountain hut system. Unlike trips in prior years when we started on Thanksgiving Day, for this trip we need Wednesday to make it happen. On Wednesday we’ll drop cars in Leadville, and ride a shuttle to Aspen. On Thanksgiving Day, we’ll take a shuttle to the entry TH near Basalt, and start the adventure.
DATES:
Nov. 25-29ITINERARY:
Wednesday the 25th – Leave Denver in the AM, drive two hours to Leadville, drop cars at exit TH just outside of town, then ride in shuttle to Aspen, stay at the Inn at Aspen, take a bus into Aspen for dinner, and then back to the hotel.
Thursday the 26th – Shuttle one hour to the entry TH for the Betty Bear hut, then climb 2,100 fete over six miles to the hut, and enjoy T-Day dinner with all the trimmings.
Friday the 27th – Climb 1,900 feet up to the Continental Divide, then down to Skinner hut.
Saturday the 28th – Down, and then up over six miles and 1,800 feet to Uncle Bud’s hut.
Sunday the 29th - Down 1,700 feet to the cars at the exit TH near Leadville, then drive to Dillon for celebratory dinner, and then back to Denver.
LIMIT: 12FEES (@10):
Huts - $150
Wednesday night Hotel - $175
Shuttles - $100 (est)
Total = $425
plus share of gas if you're a passenger from/back to Denver, your dinner in Aspen Wednesday night, and your dinner in Dillon on Sunday.NOTES:
1). If you have to work Wednesday, you can drive after work to Aspen, but then you would be responsible for getting back to Aspen to retrieve your car.
2). The planning meeting will be in my downtown office at 6 pm on Thursday Nov. 19. Because we’ll discuss safety, attendance is mandatory.
3). There is no privacy in the huts. We’ll be bunking together.HOW TO JOIN
Send an email to ryan: mtnry@aol.com.
First come, first serve.1 attendee
Past events
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