Schedule Changes:
Hike Cascade Creek
Saturday, June 17
New Date!
Hike Starvation Creek
Tuesday, June 20
Rescheduled due to snow and trail conditions
Upcoming Events:
Hike Box Canyon (from Coyote Park)
Friday, June 9 SRP 9:00 amThis hike is a through-hike on Box Canyon trail (and spur trail) on the SE side of the W. Mancos River. We will spot cars at the end of FR 331, before returning to the FR 329/331 intersection where we will start the hike. Hike about 2 miles on FR 329, then follow a trail down into the canyon. Cross Box Creek on a log, staying on the SE side of the W. Mancos River briefly before climbing out of the canyon. Hike through meadows and aspen forest enjoying wildflowers and views of the La Plata Mountains on the way.
Dogs ok. Carpool fee: $5. 4WD/HC preferable Limit 15
RSVP Sandy Hoagland 970-759-7578 swhoagy@live.com
SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully Covid vaccinated and boosted.
Monday Road Bike Ride
Monday, June 12 RC 9:00 amThis is a 16-mile bike ride from the Rec Center stopping at PJs and back.
Contact Ride Leader: John Martin at mudpatch22@gmail.com
SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully Covid vaccinated and boosted.
Hike Jackson Ridge to Rush Basin
Tuesday, June 13 SRP 8:00amThis is a hike from Echo Basin (10,600ft.) along the westside of the La Plata Mountains. The Jackson Ridge (12,200ft.) runs to the south of Mt. Hesperus, with excellent views of all the western La Plata peaks. Our route comes from just north of Helmet Peak, and eventually drops to a high shelf of Rush Basin, with a glacial lake for those interested in a quick dip. (sandals recommended). An easy traverse takes us back below the Jackson and a final ridge walk home.
Limit 12. Two well-behaved dogs on approval. Carpool $6 High Clearance vehicles required for 3 miles of rocky road.
RSVP Steve Schnarch 970 749-4478 or ssalivedgo@gmail.com
SO! Outings are limited to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.
WW hike Lower Hermosa
Wednesday, June 14 RC 8:15 amFrom the trailhead, the well-defined trail remains at approximately the same elevation with some ups and downs and crosses several side streams that are typically dry but are probably flowing this year. This is an in-and-out trail. Well-mannered dogs ok, include in RSVP.
COVID vaccinated members only, please. Carpool $3. Limit 12. RSVP Lynn Johnson lynnjsn@icloud.com
Thursday Easy Outings
Thursday, June 15 RC 8:30 amRec Center Parking lot between ballfields and Main Ave.
Friendly dogs and hikers welcome. Destination will be announced at the parking lot. Whenever possible, the group may return by the original route or a slightly more challenging route for those who choose to go the Extra Mile.
Carpool varies by destination, approx. $3-4. Do not RSVP. Contact Ted Keller if you need more specific info or you wish to meet at the trailhead. Text preferred to 970 759-7207. These outings are limited to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.