50+ Outdoor Recreation

Enjoy the great outdoors with others at a comfortable pace for active older adults. Fee includes transportation, permits, parking, and leader.

Wondering how weather affects your trip? Call the Trip Hotline 303-235-2842 .

Registration for Outdoor Recreation trips opens for all Sept-Dec dates on:

Thu, Aug 10th - Residents

Fri, Aug 11th - Non-residents

303-205-7500

Active Adult Center

6363 W . 35th Ave rootedinfun com/register

Questions?

Contact Christine Leahy, cleahy@ci .wheatridge .co .us or call 303-205-7510 .

BE PREPARED –Outdoor Recreation

All hiking trails have obstacles like roots and rocks and trail conditions vary widely. Difficulty rating is based on elevation, incline, distance, 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 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.

GUIDED HIKES: Connect with others and explore nature! Guide sets the pace On-trail duration is 3-4 hours, with trailside lunch break Distances are approximate If there’s time, we stop for ice cream on the way back, cost on your own Cancel by: one week ahead

Departs from

Park, 3705 Jay St | 8:00AM - 5:00 PM

Ages:

RAMBLERS: Stroll and connect with others for an hour on concrete or natural surface trail with mild incline and minimal obstacles Different location each week with driving time up to 75 minutes one-way Cancel by: one week ahead.

PM depending on drive time

Ages: Adults 50+ ...................

50+ NATURE WALKS: Are you curious about Colorado’s ecosystems, flowers, trees animals, and more? Join us to walk, stop, and learn for about 2 hours on-trail, including a snack break, plus drive time Selected trails are within 1 25-hour drive and vary in incline, habitat, obstacles like rocks, roots, etc Cancel by: one week ahead.

Departs from Founders’ Park, 3705 Jay St . | Departs 8:30 AM; Returns by 12:30 PM depending on drive time

Lair o’ the Bear Park, Kittredge , Easy .

They stick, sting, or stink…plant protective tactics.

Valley Park, Littleton , Easy . .

Using clues in the rocks, we’ll answer why they are red, titled, and layered.

Ridge, Morrison , Steep

Slowly ascend ridge on closed road. Learn about fossils that reveal the past.