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9:30am Waterton Canyon, Nature Trail - CANCELLED - Extreme Heat! - .75 Miles (Moderate)
10:00 a.m. Centenial Cone, Mayhem Gulch Trail - CANCELLED - Extreme Heat! - 5.3 Miles (Challenging)
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8:30am Apex Park, Apex Trail - CANCELLED - Extreme Heat! - 5 miles (Challenging)
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10:00am Alderfer/Three Sisters, Hidden Fawn Trail - 1.5 Mile (Challenging)
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9:00am Mount Falcon, Parmalee Gulch Trail - 3 Miles (Moderate)
10:30am Mount Falcon, Castle Trail - 2 Miles (Challenging)
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10:00am Lair O’ the Bear Park, Creek Side Trail - PLAYDATE AND PICNIC! (Casual)
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9:30am Meyer Ranch, Sunny Aspen Trail - 2.6 Miles (Moderate)
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10:00am Maxwell Falls, Maxwell Falls Trail, Upper lot - 1.1 Miles (Challenging)
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9:30am Alderfer/Three Sisters, Ponderosa Loop with 3 sisters trail - 3.5 Miles (Challenging)
9:30 a.m. Clement Park, Wadsworth and Bowles, Stroller Exercise! - (Challenging)
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10:00 a.m. Lookout Mountain Nature Center, Forest Loop - .5 Miles (Casual)
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9:00am South Valley Park, Coyote Song Trail - 2 Miles (Casual)
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9:30am Welchester Park Trail, Welchester Park Trail - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN - .5 Miles (Casual)
9:00am White Ranch, Belcher Hill Trail - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN! - 2.5 Miles (Moderate)
9:30 a.m. Paramount Park, Mamas get Moving, Wheat Ridge - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN! - (Challenging)
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9:30am Crown Hill Park, Wildlife Sanctuary Trail - .5 Miles (Casual)
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9:30am Corwina Park, Panorama View Trail - 2.8 Miles (Moderate)
6 - 7:30 p.m. Mamas Night Out - prepare meals and drink wine!, Supper Solutions of Littleton - ()
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9:30am South Platte Park **BABLER**, East River Trail - 1.75 (Casual)
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9:00am Deer Creek Canyon Park, Meadow Lark Trail - 2.7 Miles (Moderate)
9:30am Hudson Gardens, small fee associated, Secret Garden Trail - 1 Mile (Moderate)
9:30 a.m. Clement Park, Wadsworth and Bowles, Stroller Exercise! - (Challenging)
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9:30 a.m. Paramount Park, Mamas get Moving, Wheat Ridge - (Challenging)
10:00am Alderfer/Three Sisters, **PICNIC and PLAY TIME on the rocks** - .25 Miles (Casual)
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11:00am Matthews/Winters Park , **PICNIC and PLAY TIME** - None! (Casual)
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9:30am Reynolds Park, Raven’s Roost Trail w/ Eagle View - 4.5 Miles (Challenging)
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9:30am Lair O’ the Bear Open Space, Bruin Bluff Loop - 2 Miles (Casual)
9:30 a.m. Clement Park, Wadsworth and Bowles, Stroller Exercise! - (Challenging)
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10:00am Genesee Park, Braille Nature Trail - 1 mile (Moderate)
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9:30am Littleton Historical Museum, Nature Trail - .5 miles (Casual)
9:30am Mathews/Winters Park, Red Rocks Trail - 4.1 Miles (Moderate)
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9:30am Reynolds Park, Elkhorn Interpretive Trail - .5 Miles (Moderate)
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Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: .75 Miles
Equipment: water and snacks
Hike Leader: Susan Stanley
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Waterton Canyon, Nature Trail - CANCELLED - Extreme Heat!
This fabulous hike around the ponds near Chatfield State Park will not dissapoint! Bring your toddler out for an adventure as we search for frogs, dragonflies, and other pond life. This .75 mile long trail is flat and easy, and sure to entertain!
Exit C470 onto S. Wadsworth Blvd. which becomes S. Platte Canyon Rd. Drive South past the US Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, the entrance to Chatfield State Park, and Chatfield Reservoir. Bear left following signs for Waterton Canyon and Denver Water's Kassler Center. Take your FIRST LEFT into the parking lot just before the Kassler Center which is on the right. Go to the far end of the lot and meet at the trail head.
Moms Only
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 5.3 Miles
Equipment: Snacks and water
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 15
Jefferson County - Centenial Cone, Mayhem Gulch Trail - CANCELLED - Extreme Heat!
Although it's a long distance, the trail is pretty flat and mostly shaded. Bring lots of water and come for a gorgeous outing with other moms!
From West U.S. Hwy. 6 and State Hwy. 93 west of Golden, travel west on Hwy. 6 about 11 miles. Turn right at Hwy. 119, and travel about 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Douglas Mountain Road and travel about one mile to Centennial Cone Road. Turn right and travel and go about a mile to Centennial Cone Rd., the west entry to the park
Babies
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 5 miles
Equipment: front or back carriers and water
Hike Leader: Erica Lundgren
Maximum Attendees: 25
Jefferson County - Apex Park, Apex Trail - CANCELLED - Extreme Heat!
This hike is 5 miles and heads uphill gradually along a creek bed. We will hike in the “enchanted forest” which marks the turn-around point. The trail is shaded and cool from the running creek.
Take I-70 to the Morrison Road exit and turn right at the light at the end of the off ramp. Go about a mile and turn left into the Heritage Square parking lot. At the far end of the lot is the trail head (do NOT meet at the lower trail head below Heritage Square).
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 1.5 Mile
Equipment: water and snacks
Hike Leader: Susan Stanley
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Alderfer/Three Sisters, Hidden Fawn Trail
This gorgeous area is shadded, full of wild life, and a great place for experienced hikers to explore. Depending on the group we can take a longer or shorter hike. There are many trail options and interesting rock formations. Bring plenty of snacks and water!
Take I-70 west to the Evergreen Parkway exit (Hwy 74). Take Hwy 74 to downtown Evergreen, and turn right at the light heading south onto Hwy 73. Go .6 miles and turn right onto Buffalo Park Road. Follow Buffalo Park Road for just over a mile to the FIRST Alderfer/Three Sisters parking area.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3 Miles
Equipment: front or back carriers and water
Hike Leader: Karen Shrum
Maximum Attendees: 25
Jefferson County - Mount Falcon, Parmalee Gulch Trail
This trail is about 3 miles and all the hard parts are in the shade! It has a steep down hill at the beginning and continues with only moderate inclines.
Take C-470 to Hampden/Hwy 285 South. Take the Indian Hills turn off, and follow Parmalee Gulch Road for 2.6 miles. Turn onto Picitus Road and follow signs for several winding miles to the west access for Mount Falcon – this is the second parking area you will come to. From C-470 and Hampden to the trail head is about 20 minutes.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 2 Miles
Equipment: water and snacks
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Mount Falcon, Castle Trail
We’ll take the kids to an overlook with spectacular views and an old homestead ruin. The kids can do some exploring and we’ll head back. This trail will be about a mile and is mostly flat and well groomed. Since this is a higher elevation hike, be sure to dress for changing weather!
Take C-470 to Hampden/Hwy 285 South. Take the Indian Hills turn off, and follow Parmalee Gulch Road for 2.6 miles. Turn onto Picitus Road and follow signs to the west access for Mount Falcon – this is the second parking area you will come to.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: PLAYDATE AND PICNIC!
Equipment: water,snacks, Lunch and blanket
Hike Leader: Alison Kondler
Maximum Attendees: 15
Jefferson County - Lair O’ the Bear Park, Creek Side Trail
It’s all about the water… and bridges… and finding muddy treasures on this hike! This half-mile hike is along a creek making for endless fun tossing branches, poking at the mud, and looking for water insects. Plan to get a bit muddy and have a blast along the creek! A great hike for new or experienced toddler hikers.
Take C-470 to the Morrison Road exit and go west. Go through Morrison and then continue straight onto Hwy 74. Go 4.7 miles, and the park is on the left.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.6 Miles
Equipment: front or back carriers and water
Hike Leader: Erica Lundgren
Maximum Attendees: 25
Jefferson County - Meyer Ranch, Sunny Aspen Trail
This gorgeous trail has aspen groves, open grass land, and wooded forest. The Sunny Aspen Trail is about 2.6 miles, plus there is a challenging one mile spur to the top of an old ski run for those interested in continuing. This is one of our harder moderate hikes, so get ready for a great work out!
Take the Hampden/Hwy 285 exit off C-470 and go South on Hwy 285. Drive 12 miles and just before the town of Aspen Park exit to the right onto South Turkey Creek Road. (This is the SECOND sign for South Turkey Creek Road – don’t take the first turnoff – and don’t take North Turkey Creek Road!) Enter the Meyer Ranch parking lot immediately off the highway.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 1.1 Miles
Equipment: water and snacks
Hike Leader: Susan Stanley
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Maxwell Falls, Maxwell Falls Trail, Upper lot
This pretty and shady hike begins with a flat jaunt through the forest. We'll search with our ears for the water... and once we find a great spot the kids can hang out for a bit! This trail is pretty flat with some rocky incline and is great for moderate level hikers.
Take I-70 west to the Evergreen Parkway exit (Hwy 74). Take Hwy 74 to downtown Evergreen and turn right at the light onto South Hwy 73. Take Hwy 73 about 1 mile to Brook Forest Road and turn right. Go about 6.5 miles and the parking lot for Maxwell Falls, Upper Lot will be on the left. (you will pass Brook forest Inn,and a sign for Arapahoe National Forest)
Babies
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 3.5 Miles
Equipment: front or back carriers and water
Hike Leader: Karen Shrum
Maximum Attendees: 25
Jefferson County - Alderfer/Three Sisters, Ponderosa Loop with 3 sisters trail
This challenging 3.5 mile hike has beautiful views of the “Three Sisters” rock formation, and the trail is dappled with sunlight as you hike through the forest.
Take I-70 west to the Evergreen Parkway exit (Hwy 74). Take Hwy 74 to downtown Evergreen, and turn right at the light heading south onto Hwy 73. Go .6 miles and turn right onto Buffalo Park Road. Follow Buffalo Park Road for about 2 miles to the SECOND parking area near a big open field.
Mamas Get Moving
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance:
Equipment: Stroller, towel, water, and blanket for baby
Hike Leader: Kathy Zawadzki / Stroller Strides
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Clement Park, Wadsworth and Bowles, Stroller Exercise!
Fitness instructor Kathy Zawadzki will teach a high energy stroller fitness class outside in Clement Park! Moms will do chardio and strength training while the kiddos are in the stroller. This class is sponsored by Stroller Strides, and your attendance is FREE with your all-inclusive Mountain Mamas membership! Or if you are a punch-card member, this class will take one punch.
off of Bowles Ave, you will turn south on to LONG DR. This is the entrance to the library; follow the drive around the back of the library and park in the very first parking lot. Class meets on the grassy knoll adjacent to the parking lot.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: .5 Miles
Equipment: water and snacks
Hike Leader: Alison Kondler
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Lookout Mountain Nature Center, Forest Loop
This is a .6 mile hike that meanders through the woods allowing for kids to search for birds, bugs and butterflies! The trail has some incline and obstacles making it great for more sure-footed toddler hikers. Following the hike, the nature center is open for some fun exploring of animal habitats and food sources.
Take I-70 to the Lookout Mountain exit and follow the signs to the Lookout Mountain Nature center. We will meet on the benches outside.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: 2 Miles
Equipment: front or back carriers and water
Hike Leader: Susan Stanley
Maximum Attendees: 25
Jefferson County - South Valley Park, Coyote Song Trail
Although it’s close to the metro area, this area is quiet and wildlife abounds. This hike is about 2 miles and is mostly flat - great for first-time hikers and anyone interested in a gentle hike.
Take C470 to the Ken Caryl Ave. exit and go west. Merge left at the light onto Valley Road and follow signs for about 2 miles to South Valley Park on the left.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: .5 Miles
Equipment: water and snacks
Hike Leader: Christen Johnston
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Welchester Park Trail, Welchester Park Trail - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
This flat half-mile trail is perfect for young toddlers just starting to hike. Kids will love jumping on two bridges, and if we’re really lucky we might spot raccoons, foxes, and a ton of birds! This trail is flat and just under a half mile.
From 6th Avenue West, exit off Simms and go north. Take Simms to 8th and go west (left). Park near 8th and Alkire and you will see sign for Welchester Park on the right.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.5 Miles
Equipment: front or back carriers and water
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 25
Jefferson County - White Ranch, Belcher Hill Trail - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!
This area has a variety of terrain and features. There will be tree coverage as well as open meadows. The Belcher Hill hike is 2 miles and will have some steep incline as well as nice flat places to catch your breath.
Take Hwy 93 north out of Golden for one mile to Golden Gate Canyon Road. From here you are about 20 minutes from the trail head. Go west on Golden Gate Canyon Road for 4 miles and turn right onto Crawford Gulch Road. Take Crawford Gulch Road for 4 miles into White Ranch Park and go to the parking lot at the end of the road (not the first one at the park entrance).
Mamas Get Moving
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance:
Equipment: Stroller, towel, water, and blanket for baby
Hike Leader: Christie Hanson
Maximum Attendees: 10
Wheat Ridge - Paramount Park, Mamas get Moving, Wheat Ridge - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!
This class will start participants off with a warm up and then move on to strength training the whole body. The core, glutes and legs, back and chest will be the main focus to get you feeling strong and increasing your hiking stamina! Bring a stroller, water, towel and blanket for baby - and bring your stamina!
Meet at Paramount Park just south of I-70 on 26th and Kipling. Exit I-70 at Kipling and go south for about a mile. The park is on the right at 26th Street by the Sinclair and across from Crown Hill Park.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: .5 Miles
Equipment: water and snacks
Hike Leader: Christen Johnston
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Crown Hill Park, Wildlife Sanctuary Trail
This precious sanctuary in the middle of Wheat Ridge is the perfect place to explore without leaving the city, and it is a great hike for beginning toddler hikers! The wildlife sanctuary is protected by Jefferson County and is home to some magnificent birds. Please bring a stroller as there is a short stroller walk to the entrance where the kids will start exploring.
From I-70, take the Kipling exit south to 26th Ave. Turn east (left) onto 26th Ave. and park in the FIRST parking lot on the right (near the horse arena). Meet at the parking area and we will walk together to the wildlife sanctuary.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.8 Miles
Equipment: front or back carriers and water
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 25
Jefferson County - Corwina Park, Panorama View Trail
This 2.8 mile hike has a slow incline in the beginning and then flattens out for a bit. At the top is a good incline ending at an amazing lookout! The view of Mount Evans and the town of Kittredge is spectacular! The trail heads back the way we came up, and there is a nice mix of sun and shade. It is a harder of the Moderate hikes.
Take C-470 to the Morrison Road exit. Go through Morrison and then continue straight onto Hwy 74. Go 7.1 miles and you will see a Corwina Park sign on the right but KEEP GOING another .7 miles to the trail head on the left. It looks like you are entering into a driveway. If you get to the town of Kittredge
you have gone about a 1/2 mile too far.
Special Event
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Hike Leader: Heather Martin-Hoglund
Maximum Attendees: 20
Mamas Night Out! - Mamas Night Out - prepare meals and drink wine!, Supper Solutions of Littleton
Leave the kids at home and come join us for a VERY productive Mamas Night Out! We'll meet at Supper Solutions to assemble healthy take home meals while we sip wine and chat.
These meals are extremely easy to put together, and even easier to prepare at home! AND, we will receive a special Mountain Mamas discount. For more information on serving sizes and the process in general, check out the website at www.suppersolutionsinc.com or call 303-933-1901.
Meet at Supper Solutions of Littleton at 8100 W. Crestline Avenue.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: 1.75
Equipment: back carriers,water, and snacks
Hike Leader: Rachel Barnes
Maximum Attendees: 15
Arapahoe - South Platte Park **BABLER**, East River Trail
Bab-ler??? It’s a baby hike and toddler program all in one! Perfect for your 14 month to 23 month old who is just too squirmy and/or heavy for long distance pack hikes. We’ll hike on a beautiful trail that is easy, flat and follows along the river and wildlife preserve for about a mile. Then let the Bab-lers out to explore and learn. Pack them up and head on back. Hope to see Great-Horned Owls, Bald Eagles and plenty of Ducks.
West of Aspen Grove Shopping Center. From South Santa Fe Drive and West Mineral Avenue, drive west on Mineral Avenue about one-eighth mile to the RTD Park-N-Ride main entrance (the second right turn). Turn north on South Platte River Parkway, go two blocks and turn LEFT onto Carson Drive. This road leads into the parking lot at the Carson Nature Center where we’ll meet.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.7 Miles
Equipment: front or back carriers and water
Hike Leader: Susan Stanley
Maximum Attendees: 25
Jefferson County - Deer Creek Canyon Park, Meadow Lark Trail
This hike is 2.7 miles and has a pretty steady climb followed a descent back to the start. The scenery is spectacular in this area south of town, and the second half of the hike is restricted to hikers only.
Take C-470 to the Kipling exit and go south. Take Kipling for a short distance to Ute Avenue and turn right (west), then right again onto Deer Creek Canyon Road. Follow the winding road for a couple miles and then turn left onto Grizzly Drive. Go less than a mile and the park is on the right.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1 Mile
Equipment: water,snacks ,blanket and lunch
Hike Leader: Rachel Barnes
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Hudson Gardens, small fee associated, Secret Garden Trail
Kids will love exploring the gardens and seeing all the beuatiful Flowers then stay for a picnic after in the shade! There is a $5 admission fee for adults, and $3 for kids 3 and over.
Hudson Gardens is one-half mile south of Bowles Avenue, and three miles north of Interstate C-470 on Santa Fe. It is across from Arapahoe Community College.
Mamas Get Moving
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance:
Equipment: Stroller, towel, water, and blanket for baby
Hike Leader: Kathy Zawadzki / Stroller Strides
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Clement Park, Wadsworth and Bowles, Stroller Exercise!
Fitness instructor Kathy Zawadzki will teach a high energy stroller fitness class outside in Clement Park! Moms will do chardio and strength training while the kiddos are in the stroller. This class is sponsored by Stroller Strides, and your attendance is FREE with your all-inclusive Mountain Mamas membership! Or if you are a punch-card member, this class will take one punch.
off of Bowles Ave, you will turn south on to LONG DR. This is the entrance to the library; follow the drive around the back of the library and park in the very first parking lot. Class meets on the grassy knoll adjacent to the parking lot.
Mamas Get Moving
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance:
Equipment: Stroller, towel, water, and blanket for baby
Hike Leader: Christie Hanson
Maximum Attendees: 15
Wheat Ridge - Paramount Park, Mamas get Moving, Wheat Ridge
This class will start participants off with a warm up and then move on to strength training the whole body. The core, glutes and legs, back and chest will be the main focus to get you feeling strong and increasing your hiking stamina! Bring a stroller, water, towel and blanket for baby - and bring your stamina!
Meet at Paramount Park just south of I-70 on 26th and Kipling. Exit I-70 at Kipling and go south for about a mile. The park is on the right at 26th Street by the Sinclair and across from Crown Hill Park.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: .25 Miles
Equipment: water,snacks and lunch if you would like
Hike Leader: Christen Johnston
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Alderfer/Three Sisters, **PICNIC and PLAY TIME on the rocks**
For this event, bring snacks and something to sit on. We'll walk a short distance to an area where the kids can play on the rocks, look for lizards, and have a picnic. This is the perfect outing for a hot summer day when the kids don't feel like walking far!
Take I-70 west to the Evergreen Parkway exit (Hwy 74). Take Hwy 74 to downtown Evergreen and turn south onto Hwy 73. Go .6 miles and turn right onto Buffalo Park Road. Follow Buffalo Park Road for about 2 miles to the SECOND parking area.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: None!
Equipment: water,snakcs,lunch, and a blanket
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 20
Jefferson - Matthews/Winters Park , **PICNIC and PLAY TIME**
Don't really feel like trekking down the trail today? Get signed up for this picnic and nature play time for toddlers (and baby siblings too!) We'll hang out by the water while the kids play and enjoy a nice picnic in the shade - what could be better!
Take I-70 to the Morrison Road exit and turn left onto Hwy 26. Go a short distance to the Matthews/Winters Park entrance on the right.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 4.5 Miles
Equipment: front or back carriers and water
Hike Leader: Erica Lundgren
Maximum Attendees: 25
Jefferson County - Reynolds Park, Raven’s Roost Trail w/ Eagle View
This beautiful park is a bit of a drive, but worth it! There is a lot of wildlife in the area, and the terrain is diverse and beautiful. This 4.5 mile loop is wooded and cool with a pretty hefty incline at the start and down hill to finish.
Take C-470 to Hampden/Hwy 285 South. Take Hwy 285 for about 15 miles to the Foxton Road exit, just past Confier. Turn left off the ramp and there is a jog in the road so follow the signs to Reynolds Park. Then go 5.5 miles on Foxton Road to the entrance to the park on your right.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: 2 Miles
Equipment: front or back carriers and water
Hike Leader: Susan Stanley
Maximum Attendees: 25
Jefferson County - Lair O’ the Bear Open Space, Bruin Bluff Loop
The views are lovely on this 2 mile loop, and you will find a variety of terrain as the trail goes through woods and then back out into the sunshine. The sound of a rushing creek along the trail makes this hike just heavenly! There is a gradual incline ending with a descent back to the start point.
Take C-470 to the Morrison Road exit. Go through Morrison and then continue straight onto Hwy 74. Go 4.7 miles, and the park is on the left.
Mamas Get Moving
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance:
Equipment: Stroller, towel, water, and blanket for baby
Hike Leader: Kathy Zawadzki / Stroller Strides
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Clement Park, Wadsworth and Bowles, Stroller Exercise!
Fitness instructor Kathy Zawadzki will teach a high energy stroller fitness class outside in Clement Park! Moms will do chardio and strength training while the kiddos are in the stroller. This class is sponsored by Stroller Strides, and your attendance is FREE with your all-inclusive Mountain Mamas membership! Or if you are a punch-card member, this class will take one punch.
off of Bowles Ave, you will turn south on to LONG DR. This is the entrance to the library; follow the drive around the back of the library and park in the very first parking lot. Class meets on the grassy knoll adjacent to the parking lot.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1 mile
Equipment: water and snacks
Hike Leader: Christen Johnston
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Genesee Park, Braille Nature Trail
This gorgeous tree-covered hike winds gently down into the forest where a bevel of squirrels will keep us company! The one mile loop continues through moist forest land and back up to where we started. Originally a trail for the blind, this easy hike is flanked by a guide line.
Take I-70 west out of Denver to the Chief Hosa Exit 253. Turn right at off the exit then immediately right again onto Stapleton Drive. Go 1.1 miles, bearing left at the fork, to the trail head.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: .5 miles
Equipment: water and snacks
Hike Leader: Alison Kondler
Maximum Attendees: 10
Arapahoe - Littleton Historical Museum, Nature Trail
The Littleton Historical Museum is a 14-acre site encompassing an 1860s farm and 1890s farm with costumed interpreters, Littleton's original log schoolhouse, a 1903 working blacksmith shop, and an ice house. We’ll see lots of farm animals and even peacocks! This is a fantastic learning opportunity for both parent and children. **The museum fee is $1.00 per person ages 2 and up.**
Address: 6028 S Gallup St Littleton, CO 80120 From Map link: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/6028+S+Gallup+St++littleton+co/
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 4.1 Miles
Equipment: front or back carriers and water
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 25
Jefferson County - Mathews/Winters Park, Red Rocks Trail
This is a sunny hike with excellent views of the Dakota Ridge and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. This mostly-flat hike has a short loop followed by a spur to an interesting lookout and rest point for a total of 4.1 miles.
Take I-70 to the Morrison Road exit and turn left onto Hwy 26. Go a very short distance to the Mathew-Winters Park entrance on the right.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: .5 Miles
Equipment: water and snacks
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 10
Jefferson County - Reynolds Park, Elkhorn Interpretive Trail
Woods and meadows make for a great variety on this exciting loop trail. Signs along the way point out the different trees, birds, flowers and historical landmarks in the area making this trail terrific for kids as well as parents! This hike has a great mix of sun and shade along a fairly good rollercoaster trail good for experienced toddler hikers. Bring a camera and binoculars as this area is filled with wildlife!
Take C470 to Hapden/Hwy 285 South. Take Hwy 285 to Foxton Road, just past Confier, and head south on Foxton (a couple tricky turns here, but just follow the signs). Go 5.5 miles to the entrance to Reynolds Park on the right. It's a long drive - plan at least 45 minutes - but worth it!
Mamas Get Moving
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance:
Equipment: Stroller, towel, water, and blanket for baby
Hike Leader: Christie Hanson
Maximum Attendees: 15
Wheat Ridge - Paramount Park, Mamas get Moving, Wheat Ridge
This class will start participants off with a warm up and then move on to strength training the whole body. The core, glutes and legs, back and chest will be the main focus to get you feeling strong and increasing your hiking stamina! Bring a stroller, water, towel and blanket for baby - and bring your stamina!
Meet at Paramount Park just south of I-70 on 26th and Kipling. Exit I-70 at Kipling and go south for about a mile. The park is on the right at 26th Street by the Sinclair and across from Crown Hill Park.
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