Just east of the Rampart Range section of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains the plains limestone buttes rise randomly across the plains. One of the largest of these rocky islands is Spruce Mountain, situated west of I-25 and north of the small town of Palmer Lake, CO. Spruce Mtn. provides a delightful opportunity […]
You will have the option to hike the 1 mile Reuter- Hess Incline loop or trail run the 6 mile Coyote Loop Trail. Choose what's best for your body and ability!
Devil's Head Lookout in Buffalo Creek, Colorado offers a wonderful and relatively easy hike with incredible views, especially at the top. The beginning is steep with shade from trees. Dog-friendly and well maintained, the trail features wildflowers and an observation deck. It can get crowded on weekends, but it's worth it for the stunning […]
Come hit the water at Reuter Hess before it closes! We will spend the morning paddle boarding and kayaking. Make sure you bring your life jacket, snacks, water, sunscreen and hat and sunglasses!
We will be parking at the Goodson Recreation Center at 6315 S University Blvd, Centennial, CO 80121. From there, we will head north on Highline Canal for an out and back run or walk. Kaylene will be leading any trail runners and Kelly will be leading out the hikers.
Hikers describe Elephant Butte in Evergreen, Colorado as a great and moderate trail with beautiful views at the summit. Recent reviews indicate good conditions, with some trails getting rocky near the top. It can be a challenging workout with some uphill climbs. Trail is well-maintained, can be less crowded, and offers vantage points and 360-degree […]
Ridgeline Open Space in Castle Rock connects to Philip S Miler Park's trails, providing over 13 miles of trails to explore. There are hilly, and provide a great workout as long as you stick to the pace right for you. Hike it, Trail run it, or Mountain Bike it - the choice is yours! To […]
This is a 3 mile loop with lots of shade for the first 2 miles. Please wear pants as there are signs for poison ivy along this trail. This trail has a wide variety of terrain, from single track switch backs, stairs, bouldering, and slick rock. Bring your permanent marker to sign your name on […]
This trailhead has spectacular views of the Fall Foliage but gets very busy so we will have an extra early start. We will have two groups. One group will hike 2.5 miles out and 2.5 miles back. This will take you to see views of the bright yellow Aspen leaves covering the Mountain Side. The […]
With gorgeous sweeping views, plentiful wildlife and beautiful wildflowers and vegetation, the land along Founders Parkway and Crowfoot Valley Road is truly a treasure. The Metzler family is credited as an original settler in the Castle Rock area. Originally built in 1899, the homestead was the home of Bob and Rosemary Metzler. The siblings grew […]
This trail is a great example of the ecology and geography of the Castle Rock area. It offers much of the same experience as the nearby Castlewood canyon without the crowds. The trail climbs to the western rim of the canyon which it follows for the majority of the hike before connecting with Chuck's Loop […]
If you've never been to Red Rocks then don't miss out on this event! The Red Rocks Amphitheater is the ONLY acoustically perfect natural amphitheater in the world! Make the ancient Greeks jealous of your proximity to such a natural phenomenon! After our 1.6 mile hike, we will head into the theater to participate in […]
Liz is a Colorado native who has always felt most at home outdoors. As an adult, she began sharing her favorite adventures with friends, hoping they would discover the same joy, confidence, and renewal she finds in nature. As WAC’s Event Director, she channels that passion into creating opportunities for women to connect, challenge themselves, and find renewal in the outdoors.
