Start your Wednesday with gorgeous sweeping views, plentiful wildlife and beautiful wildflowers and vegetation at Metzler Family Open Space. This 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 […]
Meadow Loop and Juniper Loop Mountain Bike Ride – Sandstone Ranch Get ready for a fun adventure on the trails of Sandstone Ranch! This ride will take us on two scenic loop trails, covering about 7 miles with 672 feet of elevation gain. This outing is ideal for beginner to beginner-plus riders—perfect if you’ve been […]
Ready for a classic Colorado adventure? Join us for a 3.4-mile hike on the Seven Bridges Trail, one of the most beloved routes near Colorado Springs. This moderately difficult trail features 849 feet of elevation gain and offers a perfect mix of challenge and beauty. As we follow North Cheyenne Creek, we’ll cross seven charming […]
Join us for a refreshing Wednesday adventure on the Shadow Pine Loop Trail, a scenic and versatile route tucked within the beautiful Flying J Ranch Park near Conifer. This trail offers a little something for everyone—rolling forest paths, peaceful meadows, and a wonderfully maintained trail system perfect for a morning in the mountains. The Shadow […]
Get ready to hit the dirt for a beautiful run up Carpenter Peak, one of Roxborough State Park’s most scenic routes! This trail offers a little bit of everything—well-maintained paths, gradual inclines, and stunning views that make every stride worthwhile. Along the way, you’ll experience the park’s dramatic red rock formations and varied landscapes, from […]
Get ready for an adventure-packed outing on the Gateway Mesa Loop, a scenic 3-mile trail full of variety and surprises! The first two miles offer plenty of shade, winding through forested terrain before opening up to unique rock features and stunning views of the surrounding cliffs. This route keeps things interesting with a mix of […]
Discover the natural beauty of Roxborough State Park as we take on a 5.3-mile loop trail near Littleton, Colorado! Hike or snowshoe—Mother Nature will decide! Let’s hope she delivers a winter wonderland to kick off the season! This beautiful hike begins with a gradual climb through scrub oaks on the South Rim Trail, where you'll […]
Step into a landscape unlike anywhere else in Colorado! Join us for a 4-mile adventure through the breathtaking Paint Mines Interpretive Park, where vibrant, otherworldly rock formations tell a story millions of years in the making. This trail is an easy mix of paved and unpaved paths, perfect for exploring the park’s colorful hoodoos, clay […]
CANCELED!!! Due to a combination of very cold temps and light snow causing icy roads, we are going to cancel today's hike. Get ready for an invigorating fall adventure on the Elkhorn and Eagle’s View Trail Loop in beautiful Reynolds Park! This 4.1-mile route winds through peaceful meadows and quiet forests before climbing steadily to […]
With the impending storm and potentially hazardous road conditions expected tomorrow morning, we’ve decided to cancel the Chief Mountain hike in Evergreen. Bundle up and join us for a Wednesday snowshoe trek (IF we get snow) to the summit of Chief Mountain, where 360° views of the Rockies make every step worth it! This short but […]
Lace up and get ready for a scenic and energizing trail run through Ridgeline Open Space, one of Castle Rock’s local gems! This area features four interconnected loops that total about 9 miles of rolling singletrack—perfect for runners who love variety, views, and a bit of a challenge. Our route will combine several trails to […]
Ready to get your heart pumping? Join us for a fun and challenging outing at the Reuter-Hess Incline, where you can choose your own adventure — trail run or hike! Trail Runners: Anne Sevilla will lead the runners up the incline steps, then you can decide your next move — loop back down for a […]
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.
