Babies
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 3 miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers
Hike Leader: Joy Opp - 303-868-8769
Maximum Attendees: 15
Special Info:
Jefferson County - White Ranch Park, Sawmill to Mustang Trail
This hike will be about 3 miles and is one of the most lovely routes at White Ranch! There are sweeping vistas around every curve. Aside from one uphill bunburner, this route has more gradual inclines throughout. And on this hike you'll be able to check out a campgroud that is perfect for backpacking with your baby if you ever want to give it a try.
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).
Friday,
May
31 - 10:00 a.m.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: .75 Miles
Equipment: Snacks, water and good shoes
Hike Leader: Carrie Baron - 303.548.6429
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Flying J, Toddler Loop
This gorgeous forested hike is perfect for letting kids explore the trail as we search for squirrels, bunnies, and blue jays. The trail is mostly flat, completely shaded, and less than a mile. This is a higher elevation hike so it will be cooler than in the city. There is a great picnic area at the trail head, so bring lunch if you'd like to stay.
Take C-470 to Hampden/Hwy 285 South. Go South/West on 285 for about 15 miles almost to Conifer. Before Conifer you will see the exit for Staples and a Bradley/Sinclair gas station. Exit the highway on the right and again veer right at the first light. You are now on CR 273 and you will go through two more stoplights for a total of 1.5 miles from where you exited the highway. At the sign for Flying J Ranch Park, turn left and continue about a half mile to the parking area and restrooms.
Wednesday,
June
5 - 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: .75 Miles
Equipment: Snacks, water and good shoes
Hike Leader: Carrie Baron - 303.548.6429
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Flying J, Toddler Loop
This gorgeous forested hike is perfect for letting kids explore the trail as we search for squirrels, bunnies, and blue jays. The trail is mostly flat, completely shaded, and less than a mile. This is a higher elevation hike so it will be cooler than in the city. There is a great picnic area at the trail head, so bring lunch if you'd like to stay.
Take C-470 to Hampden/Hwy 285 South. Go South/West on 285 for about 15 miles almost to Conifer. Before Conifer you will see the exit for Staples and a Bradley/Sinclair gas station. Exit the highway on the right and again veer right at the first light. You are now on CR 273 and you will go through two more stoplights for a total of 1.5 miles from where you exited the highway. At the sign for Flying J Ranch Park, turn left and continue about a half mile to the parking area and restrooms.
Tuesday,
June
11 - 10:00 a.m.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 1.5 Miles
Equipment: Snacks, water and good shoes
Hike Leader: Carrie Baron - 303.548.6429
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Red Rocks Park, Amphitheatre Loop for Advanced Toddler Hikers
This is a great hike for very experienced little hikers! The terrain is gorgeous and there are many varieties of plants and animals to check out. And boy oh boy will those kids love counting the stairs at the end of the hike!
Take C-470 to the Morrison Road exit. Go through Morrison and turn right at the sign for Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Meet at the trading post at the top of the hill.
Friday,
June
14 - 10:30 a.m.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 3.5 Miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers
Hike Leader: Joy Opp - 303-868-8769
Maximum Attendees: 15
Special Info:
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.
Thursday,
June
20 - 9:00 a.m.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.8 Miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers
Hike Leader: Joy Opp - 303-868-8769
Maximum Attendees: 15
Special Info:
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.
Tuesday,
June
25 - 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: .5 Miles
Equipment: Snacks, water and good shoes
Hike Leader: Carrie Baron - 303.548.6429
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
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.
Wednesday,
June
26 - 2:00 p.m.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: 2 Miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers
Hike Leader: Joy Opp - 303-868-8769
Maximum Attendees: 15
Special Info: NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
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. If you are a new member, this is a great hike for you! We'll review packs and go over the basics of hiking with your baby - and you'll get to meet some other new members!
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.
Sunday,
June
30 - 9:30 a.m.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3.5 miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers
Hike Leader: Joy Opp - 303-868-8769
Maximum Attendees: 15
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Maxwell Falls, Upper Lot, Maxwell Falls Trail
This pretty and shady hike begins with a flat jaunt through the forest. We head down to the falls and then make a nice loop back up to the upper parking lot. There are no steep inclines and the sound of the creek is pure heaven!
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 6.1 miles (set your odometer!!) and the parking lot for Maxwell Falls, Upper Lot will be on the left. This is a longer drive than you think, so plan about a half hour from the west side of town.
