Type: Outdoor Recreation

(Moderate to Difficult, 8 mile roundtrip; group limit 10 people) One of the jewels of the Elk Mountains, this wilderness trail toward popular West Maroon Pass boasts a profusion of wildflowers throughout the summer. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, rain-gear, sunscreen, lunch, hiking boots and sense of adventure.…

(Moderate, 6+ miles roundtrip) Panoramic views of Raggeds Wilderness peaks as the trail meanders through the trees and meadows toward Beckwith Pass in West Elk Wilderness. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, rain-gear, sunscreen, lunch, hiking boots and sense of adventure. All distances are round-trip and approximate. Registered hikers…

(Easy, 6 miles roundtrip) The importance of HCCA’s work to prevent a mine on Red Lady is exemplified by a hike in Carbon Creek, a once-proposed site for toxic mine waste storage. This beautiful valley would never be the same again—see it for yourself! All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water,…

(Moderate, 8 miles roundtrip; bring water shoes) Venture into the West Elk Wilderness, via Swampy Pass trail, through areas proposed for wilderness designation by the Gunnison Public Lands Initiative and GORP Act. Views of the extremely photogenic Castles are our reward, along with an overview of the 2023 Lowline Fire area. All hikes require suitable…

(Moderate, 7 mile loop; bring water shoes) Accessible due to the generosity of a local rancher, this hike goes through a beautiful valley, over a low pass with views of Teocalli Mountain, and down toward Brush Ck. and the road home. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, rain-gear, sunscreen,…

(Easy, 4 miles round trip; bring water shoes) This easy hike to the open expanse of Union Park passes by remnants of gold mining in Lottis Creek. Local efforts, HCCA’s included, have successfully kept the park from being inundated for trans-mountain diversions to the Front Range. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well…