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!
Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park is a nature preserve with a section of Cherry Creek running through it, as well as the Cherry Creek Regional Trail. Mile High Flood District has designed the creek’s stream bank and floodplain to increase flood protection for nearby homes and to improve water quality for wildlife. Step into a […]
This area provides a quick escape into forested open space from nearby Downtown Castle Rock. This is a 2.4 mile trail, both paved and unpaved. Prominent wildlife habitats in the area are bluebirds and mule deer.
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.
This is a beautiful and interactive park that your kiddos will LOVE! We will walk the trail that goes just north of the playground for an out and back stroll, and then end our outing with the splash pad and playground.
The Paint Mines trail takes hikers on an easy 3.7 mile loop through a badlands landscape of rainbow sandstone and hoodoo rock formations. We will take this loop trail clockwise for the best views. The Paint Mines were given their name because Native Americans used the crushed and colored sandstone to make paint and mined the […]
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 […]
Join us for a 2 hour Round Robin of Pickleball! You'll partner with and play against a variety of WAC members of similar ability. Games are timed, with both a partner and opponent switch at the sound of the buzzer. If this is your first time playing, WELCOME! There are plenty of beginner players and […]
Challenger Park is right next to the Parker Rec Center. We will meet at the large gazebo in between all three baseball diamonds. This trail goes around all three baseball diamonds and then goes behind the rec center to connect to the Cherry Creek Trail. Your kiddos can play at the playground afterwards!
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 […]
Castle Rock has a new, sensory-rich environment that enables children of all abilities to develop physically, socially and emotionally at the Possibilities Playground! Bring your babies and kiddos for a stroll around the paved pathway winding around the playgrounds followed by playtime and under the shaded pergolas.
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.
