Hiking Club

Point of contact: Beth King (phone: 720-217-5033, email: bethking80111@hotmail.com)

General Information

Ours is a gathering of like-minded MARS members who enjoy hiking and desire to share the experience with others. We plan to conduct an organized hike each month when the weather permits. Each hiking event will be organized by a member point-of-contact (POC). It is easy to organize and the How to Guide provides all the details. We have no insurance, so participants will be required to sign a waiver for each hike. Hikers must complete the Liability Waiver Form.

These hikes are generally rated as easy to intermediate although we have climbed 14ers. Read the descriptions to evaluate your readiness for the outing. A great resource is AllTrails: Trail Guides & Maps for Hiking, Camping, and Running | AllTrails to evaluate a specific hike.

You must RSVP to the POC at least 2 days before the hike and then the POC will provide you with additional information. Please check this webpage at your convenience to be sure you have the latest information.

Members are invited to organize a group hike. The date and trail choice is determined by the organizer.

Guidelines

Participants must wear appropriate footwear (no sandals please) and carry their own pack.
Remember the scouting motto “Be prepared” and carry the “10 Essentials.”
1.    Navigation (map and compass or GPS and know how to use them)
2.   Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, lip balm)
3.   Insulation (dress in layers –it can rain or snow any day in Colorado)
4.   Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
5.   First-aid supplies (take good care of your feet)
6.   Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
7.   Repair kit and tools (pocket knife, duct tape, extra batteries, etc.)
8.   Nutrition (snacks and food)
9.   Hydration (water – lots of it)
10.  Emergency shelter (such as a space blanket)
You may also wish to add toilet paper, hand sanitizer, garbage bag, camera, whistle, extra socks, medication, pen and paper or sketchbook, insect repellant and a handkerchief.  But don’t make your pack too heavy!

COSAR CARD (Optional)

Purchase your Colorado Search and Rescue Card at Roxborough State Park Visitor Center (or other locations). The cost is $3.00 for one year and $12.00 for five years.

Purchase your COSAR card here

Upcoming Hikes

Flying J Ranch Hike

We’d like to plan a hike on Tuesday August 12th to Flying J Ranch near Conifer. We will take the Shadow Pine Loop trail, a 2.9 mile hike. It’s rated as an easy trail with lots of shade and you can take a look at it on Alltrails, Shadow Pine Loop, Colorado – 1,187 Reviews, Map | AllTrails. We will start at the Flying J Ranch Shadow Mountain access point as a group. For anyone wanting a little longer hike you can go an additional one mile past the loop; Shadow Pine Loop Trail, Colorado – 1,603 Reviews, Map | AllTrails. We will then follow the hike with lunch at Lariat Lodge, 27618 Fireweed Dr Evergreen, CO 80439. Plan is to meet in the trail head parking lot at 8:30 am, followed by lunch at ~11:30.  Please RSVP by August 11th, and include if you would like to join for lunch. Thanks!

Beth King

720-217-5033

Past Hikes

If you wish to join the MARS Hiking Club, please contact Beth King (phone: 720-217-5033, email: bethking80111@hotmail.com).  Please provide your email address and phone number.