Seniors Outdoors! Schedule
| Date & Location | Outing description | Difficulty info |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 20
|
WW hike
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Easy |
| Sat, Nov 23 TH 9:00 am |
Saturday Classic Hike: Ned Overend Park and HogsbackMeet at Schneider Park (on Roosa just south of the skateboard park) at the 9th Street Bridge. We will explore Durango’s backyard by completing a big loop, including an ascent of the Hogback. All on trail but some parts will be very steep on loose, slippery soil (especially the Hogback). Poles helpful for the descent of the Hogback. Dogs OK on leash only because of city regs. No Car Pool. RSVP Lynn Coburn harrisoncoburn@gmail.com |
Moderate + 8-9 miles 1,800 ft elevation gain Moderate pace. |
| Wed, Nov 27
|
WW hike
|
Easy |
| Fri, Nov 29 Big Canyon Parking lot next to Kia dealership 9:00 am |
Walk Off The TurkeyNew Hike Hike up Big Canyon trail until we are above Horse Gulch, then up to Pautsky Point for lunch. Return via South Rim Trail for a nice loop hike. An easy close-to-home hike and early turn backs (with friend) are allowed. There is a steep primitive trail descent at the end. RSVP: Bill Cagle cagle81301@yahoo.com |
Easy to Moderate |
| Sat, Nov 30
|
Saturday Classic Hike: Bisti BadlandsThe Bisti Badlands are a desolate place in New Mexico, about 90 miles from Durango. The hike will pass hoodoos and interesting rock formations. Limit 15. Dogs OK. Carpool $10. RSVP Chris.blackshear@gmail.com |
Moderate Up to 10 miles but flat, |
| Wed, Dec 4
|
WW hike
|
Easy |
| Sat, Dec 7 |
Snowshoe Snowdon MeadowsThis is our annual kickoff for the snowshoe season. Join our snowshoe jaunt from Andrews Lake area up to the meadows at the foot of Snowdon Peak, with a lovely short scenic canyon along the way. Beautiful, rewarding hike. Bring hot dogs or brats for a cookout. Limit 15 per group due to wilderness regulations. 4WD conv. Carpool $5. Dogs OK RSVP after November 23 to: Clark Lagow clagow@rmi.net |
Moderate 5-7 miles 700 ft |
| Tue, Dec 10 Rec Center |
SO! Jingle & Mingle Holiday SocialJingle & Mingle Holiday Social will feature Savory & Sweet Treats as well as non-alcoholic beverage stations. This venue is not a Full Dinner Potluck but a Social Mixer with appetizers and desserts. Bring your own plate and utensils plus an appetizer or dessert to share with 12 people with serving utensil marked with your name. A – Q: Savory Appetizer Please consider bringing non-perishable food donations for the Durango Food Bank. Checks made out to the Durango Food Bank are also welcome. |
Fun & Easy |
| Wed, Dec 11 SRP 9:30 am |
WW hike
|
Easy |
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