Seniors Outdoors! Schedule
| Date & Location | Outing description | Difficulty info |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jun 23
|
WW hike
|
Moderate |
| Wed, Jun 23
|
Wednesday Easy Hiker
|
Easy 2.5 miles |
| Thu, Jun 24
|
Climb South Snowdon (N2) and Peak 12,618 (N3)Explore the Snowdon Peak Divide. Flank Snowdon Peak on the west and climb South Snowdon. Bliss out on the tundra shelf to N3 (east of Crater Lake). Return through Snowdon Ponds and take a new route back to Andrews Lake. Primarily off-trail, extensive block fields, steep slopes. Limit 10. No dogs. SO! hikes are limited to COVID vaccinated members only. RSVP Debra Van Winegarden 769-7269 debra@vanwinegarden.com Co-leader Tomas Ward 426-8918 tom@thward.net |
Most Challenging |
| Thu, Jun 24
|
Thursday Road Bike RideThis is a 28-mile road ride through the Animas Valley from the Rec Center to Bakers Bridge and back. During the pandemic SO! outings are limited to members with completed vaccinations. |
Moderate, 28 miles |
| Fri, Jun 25
|
Hike Jura Knob 12,614 ftHike up the Pass Creek Trail to the Engineer Mtn Trail to the ridge of Jura Knob. Climb the knob (some scrambling involved). Return on the Coal Creek Trail to Hwy 550. Limit 12 No Dogs This hike will require a shuttle. Masks are required to be worn in the shuttle vehicle. Vaccinated Members only |
Hard |
| Mon, Jun 28
|
Climb Engineer PeakStarting from Coal Bank Pass, the first two miles are good trail. The last mile involves a very steep, loose section and one tricky place with exposure. The top of the mountain is a climb, not a hike, but there will be plenty of hand-holding and moral support, so for those of you who have not climbed it and would like to, here is your chance. Limit 10. No dogs. During the pandemic SO! hikes are limited to SO! members with current vaccination |
Most challenging |
| Mon, Jun 28 PURG/8:30 am |
Hike Upper Elbert Creek TrailHike through an open meadow along Elbert Creek to a ridgeline then hike along the ridgeline to a scenic overlook. Usually great flowers. 2 well behaved dogs. Include in RSVP. Limit 15. SO hikes are limited to COVID vaccinated members only. RSVP Susan Beck-Brown 759-3421 sbeckbrown@yahoo.com |
Moderate |
| Mon, Jun 28 RC 9:00 am |
Monday Road Bike RideThis is a social bike ride from the Rec Center to PJs and back. During the pandemic SO! outings are limited to members with completed vaccinations. |
Moderate 16 miles |
| Wed, Jun 30
|
Cinnamon Mountain Loop TrekThe climb hits three ranked summits and three numbered points ringing Grouse Gulch Basin. Begin on the south rim, go through Cinnamon Pass, and climb Cinnamon Mountain. Reprises the 2012 Bob Thompson hike. Off-trail, scrambling, steep slopes. 4WD. Limit 10. No dogs. SO! hikes are limited to COVID vaccinated members only. RSVP Debra Van Winegarden 769-7269 debra@vanwinegarden.com Co-leader Tomas Ward 426-8918 tom@thward.net |
Most Challenging |
| Wed, Jun 30
|
WW hike
|
Moderate |
| Wed, Jun 30 |
Wednesday Easy Hikers Dalla Mtn. ParkFriendly dogs & hikers welcome. If possible, group may return by original route or slightly more challenging route for those who choose the Extra Mile. |
Easy-mod +/- 3 miles |
Outings will meet and depart from the following locations:
- ACP: Animas City Park for some outings to the north or out Florida Rd. The park (a narrow grassy area) is located on E. 2nd Ave. immediately north of 32nd (just north and east of North City Market). Note that it is on the WEST side of the river, so coming from Main Ave., you do NOT cross the bridge! Meeting area is on 2nd Ave just after turning north off 32nd St.
- PURG: Purgatory Resort – at entrance, unless otherwise specified
- RC: Durango Community Recreation Center for overnight trips and most outings to the north. The Rec. Center is located at 2700 Main Ave. Please park in the south lot between Main and the ball fields.
- SRP: Santa Rita Park for outings to the south or either way on Hwy. 160. The park is located at the intersection of Hwy 160-550 & Santa Rita Drive, 1 mile South of the Doubletree Hotel. We gather behind the Santa Rita Park Sign.
- TAM: Tamarron – parking lot at Tamarron Resort
- TC: Trimble Crossing – west side of parking lot at Trimble Crossing in front of the hardware store
- TH: At the trailhead or other location for some outings