Join us on the recently conserved Schutt property with the Gunnison Wildlife Association to learn about the work that they do in the valley to protect and enhance the health and sustainability of local wildlife habitat. Each summer we partner with different organizations, so no two field trips are ever quite the same! Email jessica@cblandtrust.org…
Join us for a leisurely bike ride on the rec path! We’ll start out at the Kelsey Wright Building at the base area and learn about the great work that the Adaptive Sports Center does in the valley. We’ll ride from there down the rec path and learn about surrounding conservation history from staff at…
Join us at the Gunsight Bridge for a guided hike through the valley’s rich mining history! We’ll be there at 9 AM, guided hike starts at 10 am. We’ll be at the trailhead from 9 AM- 12 PM, if you’d like to come say hi! But join us at 10 AM down at the bridge…
June 23rd is the annual Taylor Downriver Race. Starting from The Slot put-in at 5:30 pm sharp! Come early for registration at 4:30pm. A part of the Gunnison River Festival. hosted by the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District. Operating under a Special Use Permit on the GMUG National Forest.
(Moderate to Difficult, 8-10 miles roundtrip) Our hike founder, Don Baker, loved to hike Oh-Be-Joyful at the end of each season. We keep with tradition, and hike up this beautiful valley in the Raggeds Wilderness to a lovely lunch spot with spectacular views. A perfect end to our 32nd season of HCCA Hikes! All hikes…
(Moderate to Difficult, 7 mile roundtrip, group size limited to 10) In the renowned Maroon Bells Wilderness Area, Hasley Basin overlook, at 12,100 ft., presents high-elevation views that are second to none. The climb is well worth it. Group size is limited to 10 in this wilderness area. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation,…
(Moderate, 6 mile roundtrip) This recent addition to our public lands trail system winds up the evergreen valley between Gibson Ridge and Whetstone Mountain. The longer the hike, the better the views. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, raingear, sunscreen, lunch, hiking boots and sense of adventure. All distances…
(Moderate – Difficult, 7 mile roundtrip; bring water shoes) Beginning in beautiful Spring Creek valley, this hike leads to expansive views of the southern reaches of Gunnison County and beyond. Unique flowers and remnants of a historic log cabin en route. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, raingear, sunscreen,…
(Moderate, 3 mile loop) Beyond the Lost Lake campground lie Dollar Lake and Lost Lake, along a well-worn hiking trail that loops below E. Beckwith Mountain, with views of the Raggeds Wilderness. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, raingear, sunscreen, lunch, hiking boots and sense of adventure. All distances…
HCCA is partnering with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Gunnison Conservation District (GCD), and the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) to restore a degrading riparian system. The goal of this project is to restore a degrading and incising system along the confluence of Cebolla and Powderhorn…