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.
Upcoming Hikes
Maxwell Falls Hike
We’d like to plan a hike on Tuesday July, 15 to Maxwell Falls Trail near Conifer. We will take the Maxwell falls lower trail, a 3.9 mile hike. It’s rated as a moderate trail and you can take a look at it on Alltrails, Maxwell Falls Trail, Colorado – 11,000 Reviews, Map | AllTrails. We will start at the lower trail head located on S Brook Forest Rd as a group. We will then follow the hike with lunch at Brooks Place Tavern, 25577 Conifer Rd 100, Conifer, CO 80433. Plan is to meet in the trail head parking lot at 8:30 am, followed by lunch at 11:30. Thanks!
Please RSVP to Beth King by July 14th (phone: 720-217-5033, email: bethking80111@hotmail.com) and include whether you’d like to join for lunch.
Past Hikes
- Mt. Galbraith Hike – May 2025
- Sandstone Ranch Open Space Hike – April 2025
- Roxborough Park Hike – Sept 2024
- Castlewood Canyon Hike – July 2024
- Berthoud Pass Hike – August 2023
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.