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…
Visit our tent at the Gunsight Bridge trailhead from late morning into the afternoon for information, maps, and CBLT swag. At 12 PM, Executive Director Jake Jones will lead a guided ~2.5-mile hike on the GB Loop, highlighting the area’s natural beauty, history, and conservation story.
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.
Oh-Be-Joyful — Moderate – Difficult, 8-10 miles round-trip 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 (that HCCA helped designate) to a lovely lunch spot with spectacular views. A perfect end to our 33rd…
(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) Join the Land Trust and our partners at the CB Wildflower Festival for a hike on Baxter Gulch Trail. RSVPs are required at jessica@cblandtrust.org. This is a moderate-level 3-mile, out-and-back hike.
(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…