Saturday, July 25, 2009

Monday Morning Workout July 27

We are meeting at the Manitou Pool at 6:45. (Note an hour earlier than last week). From there we can car pool to the parking lot of Barr trail/Incline. Some will incline, others will hike about 45 minutes up the trail. Join us for a good workout. Let Sharon, Janie or Suz know if you are joining us.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Friday, July 24 hike

Meet at Janie's at 7:30 on Friday morning. Sharon Ray is going to take us to a trail outside of Palmer Lake. Please let Janie know if you are joining us. I do not know the name of the trail or how long it is.

Monday Workout, July 20

We are meeting at the Manitou Pool at 7:45. From there we can car pool to the parking lot of Barr trail/Incline. Some will incline, others will hike about 45 minutes up the trail. Join us for a good workout. Chris is looking for company to go all the way to Barr camp. Let her know if you can join her for a 14 mike hike. Let Sharon, Janie, Suz or Chris know if you are joining us.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Wednesday, July 15 Hike, Williams Canyon



Name:
Williams Canyon
Summary: This limestone canyon running north from Manitou Springs is one of the most beautiful spots on the Front Range. It is marked “no trespassing,” but anyone can hike with permission.


Trip log:Two to three boots. Four to 10 miles, round-trip. 800 to 2,500 feet elevation gain.
Description: Walk up Cañon Avenue, heading north under the highway bridge. The road turns to dirt. Pass through a gate marking Cave of the Winds property, into an enchanting theater of cream-colored stone that is the heart of Williams Canyon. This hidden spot is particularly fetching early in the morning and near dusk.
A mile from the start, the road makes a hairpin to the left. Turn off the road onto a clear trail that follows the canyon bottom for a mile. The trail zigzags across a flowing creek, climbing to a small waterfall that is a great stopping point. Anyone who wants to keep exploring can follow the trail farther up the canyon. It emerges three miles later on Rampart Range Road. Beware, it emerges near a shooting range. We don't recommend going all the way to the top.
detailsNo bikes.
Info: Cave of the Winds, 685-5444.
Dogs:
yesDogs description: On leash
Rating:2
Chris has hiked this trail and can lead us to the trail head.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Monday Hiking Workout

Join us on Monday morning as some climb the Manitou Incline and others go up Barr trail. We are trying to do this workout every Monday. Meet at the Manitou Pool parking lot at 7:45 AM or at Sharon Stone's house at 7:30AM. This is the schedule for every Monday unless otherwise posted. Please check for updates and cancellations.