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 […]
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.
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 […]
Joins us for an 6 week training program and learn how to run a 5k with us! We accept ALL levels of runners! Team training runs will be on a local track the first week and then we'll introduce you to trail running! Every week will be at a different location. Once you start running […]
Joins us for an 6 week training program and develop your running skills with us! Team training runs will be on a local track the first week and then we'll get your out on the trail! Every week will will be exploring a new trail around Douglas County. We will help you with proper warm […]
Come walk the paved loop trail around this new park! It has a baseball field, a multi-use field, playground area with shade structures, pickle ball courts, a full basketball court, pool, and 9-hole disk golf course. After our walk we will explore the playground and do snacks under the shade structure.
This is a 5.4 mile loop trial that enters the Highlands Point Trails from Red-tail Park by utilizing the East/West Regional Trail. We will meet at the parking lot in highlands ranch for this fun excursion!
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 […]
Castle Rock, Colorado has a beautiful new park located on the eastern edge. Cobblestone Ranch Park is filled with two playgrounds featuring rope ladders, rope bridges, tightropes, rock climbing walls, and slides. Also included is a pump track with ramps perfect for bikes, scooters and skateboards, a basketball half-court, and six pickleball courts. The 12-acre-park […]
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.
