Thursdays | July – September
The Trekkers do strenuous hikes (slightly slower than the Mountain Goats), usually 8-10 miles with 1,500-2000+ elevation gain. They hike mostly (not always) on trails. Formerly known as the “Trail Goats”, the group originated to provide an alternative to Mountain Goat hikes. For more information email Susan (Sue) Johnson at suesue.paris@gmail.com.
Thursdays | Year Round
The “Turtles” hike all year round on Thursday mornings. We switch to snowshoes and yaktrax in winter, rec paths during mud season and easy hikes all summer. Our hikes are usually 3 to 5 miles. Sometimes we have some “Snails” who hike at a slower pace and not as far. We want our group to be accessible to all so come and enjoy our beautiful mountains.
To be added to the Turtles and Snails hike distribution list email Pat Kopystianskyj (pkopysti@comcast.net)
Tuesdays, 8:30 AM | June – Mid October
Summit Older Bushwhackers (SOBs) do intermediate backcountry trail hikes on Tuesdays, mostly in Summit County. These typically range from 4 – 7 miles and with 400 – 1500 ft of elevation gain. They are led by volunteer trip leaders, usually a different leader each week. We meet from June through mid October, weather permitting. We usually leave the car-pool location at 8:30 and are back between 12 and (rarely) 2 pm. For more information, call Jim Fleshman at 281-507-1059 or email rjftex@gmail.com.
| Date | Hike | Carpool | Miles / Vert | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6 | Arctic Placer | Target | 4m / 700 ft | Ruth Haley 970-262-7749 |
| June 13 | Acorn Creek Loop | Target | 5 m / 1000 ft | Elaine P. 970-389-0379 |
| June 20 | Ophir Mountain | Frisco BT | 6 m / 1000 ft | Linda Boyd 719-332-0841 |
| June 27 | Angler Mountain | Target | 5 m / 1200 ft | Ken Raggio 214-498-9734 |
| July 4 | No Hike | |||
| July 11 | Black Powder Pass | Ice Rink | 3m / 700 ft | Jim Fleshman 281-507-1059 |
| July 18 | Mayflower Gulch | Frisco BT | 6 m / 1400 ft | Jane Johnston 303-501-9956 |
| July 25 | Wheeler Lakes | CC | 7m / 1400 ft | Ruth Haley 970-262-7749 |
| Aug 1 | Corral Creek | Frisco BT | Later | Greg Horne 970-426-6353 |
| Aug 8 | Hoosier Pass West | Ice Rink | 4m / 600 ft | Jim Fleshman 281-507-1059 |
| Aug 15 | North Ten Mile | Frisco BT | 5m / 1500 ft | Alan Waxman |
| Aug 22 | Horseshoe Gulch | Frisco BT | 5m / 800 ft | Bob Hartley |
| Aug 29 | Mayflower Gulch Loop | Frisco BT | 6m / 1000 ft | Later |
| Sept 5 | Angler Mountain | Target | 5m / 1400 ft | Later |
| Sept 12 | Upper Straight Creek | Frisco BT | 5m / 1400 ft | Later |
| Sept 19 | Wilder Gulch | Frisco BT | 7 m / 1200 ft | Later |
| Sept 26 | Salt Lick Aspens | SL | Later | Need Leader |
Notes on Carpool Locations:
Wednesdays | May – October, meeting times vary by month
Moderate Wednesday hikes at a leisurely pace, with furry friends welcome — Those unfortunate to not be owned by a dog are also welcome. The group’s meeting times and carpool locations vary over the summer. So, call Howard Brown at 970-468-2313 or email brown.howard2@gmail.com to get on their email list. Plan to bring leashes, lunch and good rain gear.
Wednesdays | Mid May – September
The Mountain Goats are Summit 50+’s most challenging hiking group. Our mid-season hikes are typically 8-12+ miles with 3000-4000+’ elevation gain. They usually contain a significant off-trail component with some Class 2+ scrambling, moving at a brisk pace. Our members make our hikes a priority in their summer plans because they love hiking, and they love hiking with our group. We hike every Wednesday from mid-May through the end of September. If this sounds like what you are up for doing on a regular basis with a group, please email summitmountaingoats@gmail.com for further information and a possible try-out hike.
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