Baby Boomers Social Club

Another change in plans due to mud! The hike will now be at Patrick House trail. Maybe you'll see the red dog's!

Also known as the Genesee Mountain Trail...
Genesee Mountain Trail Outer Loop on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/genesee-mountain-trail-to-american-bison-trail?sh=0fyj7s&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

Outdoor Project Info...
https://www.outdoorproject.com/united-states/colorado/genesee-mountain-trail-loop

A change in plans this week! Debbie and Ed will be on another adventure so Vicki is leading this week's hike! Many of you know Vicki as a fellow Baby Boomer and organizer of another meetup that hikes weekly!

Directions to the Trailhead: I-70 West to Chief Hosa Exit 253. Turn left at the exit, drive over the highway to Genesee Mountain Lane and turn left. Follow signs to the parking area for the Patrick House Trail. There are bathrooms at the trailhead.

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The Matthews Winters hike will be a moderately difficult loop trail of 5.2 miles and 800 feet of elevation gain. Hike will start from the parking lot to the Village Walk, Red Rocks, and Cherry Gulch to the Morrison Slide. Then loop back to Red Rocks trail to Village Walk trail. This trail is uneven, rocky and steep in areas. This is a Jefferson County Open Space Trail with a hiking group size limit of 14 hikers.

This is a dog free hike. Please leave your baby dog's at home for all Baby Boomer hikes.

Directions to the Trailhead - From Denver drive I-70 West to Exit 259. Follow County Road 93/I-70BL south to Matthews Winters.. Bathrooms near the parking.

Carpooling: Form carpools from your neighborhood. See you at the TH.

What to bring... Check the weather for the hike location and come prepared with appropriate hiking clothing, waterproof boots, hiking poles, microspikes, personal first aid kit, backpack and food/water. Make sure you have in your pack in case you need it - personal first aid kit, rain jacket, rain pants, warm hat, extra gloves, extra socks, and extra layers. Make it the best hiking experience possible by being prepared!

See you there!

Important Note: This is a participate at your own risk event!

Life is risky. I am not a professional guide. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety.

La Primavera Festival: A Celebration of Spring 2025...I went last year and really enjoyed the pancake breakfast, adult beverages, music and activities. I'll be out of town this year so won't be there but hope you'll go and have fun!

Buy Your Own Tickets... $30 per person... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-primavera-festival-a-celebration-of-spring-2025-tickets-1267991499709?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Join the Museum of Outdoor Arts' Marjorie Park for their 2nd annual La Primavera Festival! This festival is inspired in part by the Gaelic Beltane celebration and European May Day, celebrating spring and summer to come. This family friendly event includes a pancake brunch, live music by Tin Brother Quartet, Maypole dancing, craft stations such as flower crown making and face painting, yard games, an art themed scavenger hunt with prizes, and an adult beverages bar.

Adults 21+ will receive 3 drink tickets for bar offerings with purchase of an adult admission ticket (includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic options). Additional beverages are available for purchase by credit card or cash.

Hope you'll join!

Let's take a short walk on the Pearl Street Mall to admire and photograph the colorful tulips along the mall!

Meet the group on the corner of 10th & Pearl where we'll begin our walk to the east end of the pedestrian mall.

Parking: No free parking in Boulder during the week, but plenty of pay Street parking and public parking garages. Nearest garage is located at 11th & Spruce.

Optional lunch at restaurant of your choice after the walk. I made a reservation at my favorite Pasta Jay's if you want to join!

See you there!

Important Note: This is a participate at your own risk event!

Life is risky. I am not a professional guide. By signing up for this event you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety.

Located near RMNP and the YMCA of the Rockies, the East Portal Trailhead is a moderate hike of 5+ miles and 840 feet of elevation gain. The trailhead sits just outside of the Park. No timed entry required to hike on this trail. The hike begins on the Wind River adjacent to the Estes Park Campground at East Portal. From the East Portal trailhead, we’ll climb to the Wind River Trail, then on to the Storm Pass Trail and the Glacier Creek Trail. From here we'll follow the unknown trail to Sprague Lake. The loop finishes with 1.3 miles back to the parking lot. Anticipating the trail will be fairly dry but be prapard for possible patches of snow and mud.

Dog Free Hike... Please leave your baby dogs at home for Baby Boomer Hikes. Thanks!

What to bring: Please come prepared with appropriate hiking clothing, waterproof boots, microspikes, backpack, snacks, and water. Make sure you have in your pack in case you need it - personal first aid kit, rain gear, hat, gloves, extra socks, and extra layers, etc. Always check the weather forecast for the trailhead before you leave home. Make it the best experience possible by being prepared!

Also bring a snack/lunch to enjoy at Sprague Lake where we'll sit for a while to enjoy the view before returning to parking.

Carpooling: Limited Parking so good idea to carpool. Arrange carpools from your neighborhood or decide on a good carpool meeting location. Contact others by private message. There are restrooms at the trailhead.

Directions to the Trailhead: In Estes Park, follow US 36 West. At the junction of US 36 and CO 66, veer left onto CO 66 and head 3.3 miles southwest going past the YMCA of the Rockies on CO 66 till it ends at a circular loop where there is limited parking. See you there!

Important Note: This is a participate at your own risk event! Life is risky.

I am not a professional guide. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and enjoyment.