50+ Outdoor Recreation Enjoy the great outdoors with others at a comfortable pace for active older adults! Fee includes transportation, permits, parking, and leader. Outdoor Recreation trips depart from Founders Park.
Thu, Aug 11th - Residents Fri, Aug 12th - Non-residents
Questions or suggestion? Contact Christine Leahy, cleahy@ci.wheatridge.co.us or call 303-205-7510. HIKES
Explore the great outdoors with other active older adults! Guide sets pace for active older adults. Fee includes transportation, permits, parking, and guide. Distances and return times are approximate. On-trail duration is 3-4 hours, including trailside lunch break. If there’s time, we stop for ice cream on the way back, cost on your own. Register for hikes that match your ability. Cancel by: one week ahead Departs from Founders’ Park, 3705 Jay St | 8:00AM - 5:00 PM Day
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Tu . . . . Sept 13. . . . . Tu . . . . Sept 27. . . . . Tu . . . . Oct 4. . . . . . . Tu . . . . Oct 18. . . . . . Tu . . . . Nov 1. . . . . . .
Location
Activity #
Hall Ranch Open Space, Lyons , Moderate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350790-01
Caribou Ranch - Nederland, Easy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350790-03 Start elevation 8,200’ Gains: 500’; RT Miles: up to 4.2
Carpenter Peak, Roxborough State Park, Moderate-Hard. . . 350790-04 Start elevation 6,190’; gains 1,059’; RT Miles: up to 6.2
Eagles Nest Open Space, Livermore, Moderate. . . . . . . . . . . . . 350790-05 Start elevation 6,033’; gains 826’; RT Miles: up to 5.2
Departs from Founders’ Park, 3705 Jay St. Departs 9:00; Returns by 12-12:30 PM depending on drive time. Location
Activity
Sept 1. . . . . . . . . . NO Ramblers – AAC closed for maintenance Sept 8. . . . . . . . . Pine Valley Ranch - Pine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350780-01 Sept 15 . . . . . . . . NO Ramblers – NATURE WALK Sept 22. . . . . . . . Reynolds Ranch Park, Conifer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350780-02 Sept 29. . . . . . . . Mud Lake, Nederland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350780-03 Oct 6. . . . . . . . . . Barker Meadow Reservoir, Nederland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350780-04 Oct 13 . . . . . . . . . Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350780-05 Oct 20. . . . . . . . . NO Ramblers - NATURE WALK Oct 27. . . . . . . . . Chatfield State Park, Littleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350780-06 Nov 3. . . . . . . . . . Jim Hamm Nature Area, Longmont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350780-07 Nov 11. . . . . . . . . . Coal Creek Trail, Lafayette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350780-08 Nov 17. . . . . . . . . Johnston Reservoir, Littleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350780-09 Nov 25. . . . . . . . . NO Ramblers - THANKSGIVING Dec 1. . . . . . . . . . Washington Park, Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350780-10 Dec 8. . . . . . . . . . Big Dry Creek, Westminster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350780-11 Dec 15. . . . . . . . . NO Ramblers - NATURE WALK Dec 22. . . . . . . . . Twin Lakes, Adams County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350780-12 Dec 29. . . . . . . . . NO Ramblers
Ages: Adults 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8/Each
Wondering weather affects your trip? Call the Trip Hotline 303-235-2842. 48
Questions? Contact Christine Leahy, cleahy@ci.wheatridge.co.us or call 303-205-7510.
Start elevation 8,652’; gains 223’; RT Miles: up to 2.5
RAMBLERS
Date
Active Adult Center 6363 W. 35th Ave rootedinfun.com/register
Lower Cataract Lake Loop, Silverthorne, Easy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350790-02
Connect with others on these easy, 60-minute walks plus drive time. Explore a different location each week! Selected routes are concrete or natural surface trails with mild incline. Cancel by: one week ahead. More on hike ratings at: www.rootedinfun.com/OutdoorRec
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303-205-7500
Start Elevation 5,458; gains 741’; RT Miles: up to 5.1
Ages: Adults 50+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23/Each
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Registration for Outdoor Recreation trips opens for all Sept-Dec dates on:
BE PREPARED –
Outdoor Recreation Natural surface trails include roots, rocks, and varying conditions. Difficulty rating is based on elevation, distance, and incline and adjusted for the age group. Register for hikes that match your ability. Questions? Contact Christine Leahy, cleahy@ci.wheatridge. co.us or 303-205-7510. Hiking poles required for hikes; recommended for Ramblers and Nature Walks. Dress in layers for variable weather; bring rain gear; apply sunblock. Wear study walking shoes or boots with good traction. Pack lunch/snacks and water. Carry a whistle & first aid kit with necessary personal medication.
