Welcoming Winter Community Hike - Colorado Springs, CO
November 16, 2025 — 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm MT Rain date: November 23, 2025
Last day to register: November 14, 2025
Join us for a simple hike on the outskirts of the city to enjoy the last days of fall and welcome in the first breath of winter.
Our goals will be to build community by sharing stories of how we prepare for the winter and to enjoy getting outside as the cold weather sets in.
The hike an out-and-back trail to an overlook and is a little less than three miles long, ascending around 500ft. The first half a mile is a little steep, along a single track and has stairs to help us ascend through the scrublands. We'll move at the pace of the slowest hiker with plenty of time to navigate the path carefully. The second part of the hike opens up into a wide track and winds us along a beautiful ridgeline overlooking the city. We will spend some time at the overlook enjoying the view and building community, while leaving enough time for us to return to the trailhead before dusk.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Colorado Springs area, CO (Ute (Nuche), Apache, Comanche, and Arapaho & Cheyenne lands)
Parking: There are multiple pull-off dirt parking spots along the roadside just before the gate to the park. It is free to park, but there is somewhat limited parking, so carpooling is encouraged between participants if possible!
Pets: Dogs are welcome, but must remain on-leash and be friendly to other dogs that may be on the trail or show up at the event.
Meet: November 16, 2025
Hike: 2.7 miles, 500ft elevation gain
Cost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Water, snacks, warm layers, sun protection, sturdy hiking boots, hiking poles (if you need or want extra stability ascending or descending).
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.