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 summittrekkers23@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.
If you are interested in helping as a leader or co-leader please contact Mickie Parsons at mickiepar@msn.com.
Tuesdays, 8:30 AM | June – Mid October
Summit Older Bushwackers (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, get on the trail by 9:00, and are back between 12 and (rarely) 2 pm. Check the weekly email for updates to times or locations.
For more information, call Jim Fleshman at 281-507-1059 or email rjftex@gmail.com.
For more precise notes on carpool locations, please scroll to bottom of schedule
| Date | Hike | Leader | Miles / Vert | Carpool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4 | Tenderfoot | John Crumlin | 3m / 640 ft | County Rd 51 in Dillon |
| June 11 | Angler Mountain | John Crumlin | 5m / 1400 ft | Target |
| June 18 | Ophir Mountain | Linda Boyd | 6m / 1000 ft | SCSC |
| June 25 | Acorn Creek Flower Loop | Ruth Haley | 5m / 1000 ft | Target |
| July 2 | Sallie Barber / Trail of Tears | Ron Goldstein | 5m / 800 ft | Gold Hill |
| July 9 | Horseshoe Gulch | Ken Raggio | 3m / 700 ft | Gold Hill |
| July 16 | Bowman’s Shortcut | Elaine Polhemus | 5m / 900 ft | FBT (8AM) |
| July 23 | Wheeler Lakes | Barbara Noonan | 7m / 1400 ft | CC |
| July 30 | Hoosier Pass West | Faye Masanoff | 4m / 600 ft | Ice Rink |
| Aug 6 | Cancelled – Rummage Sale | |||
| Aug 13 | Mayflower Gulch Loop | Alan Waxman | 6m / 1000 ft | FBT |
| Aug 20 | North 10 Mile Creek | Alan Waxman | 5m / 1500 ft | Kayak Lot |
| Aug 27 | Wilder Gulch | Need a Leader | 7m / 1200 ft | FBT |
| Sept 3 | Mohawk Lakes | Need a Leader | 7m / 1900 ft | Ice Rink |
| Sept 10 | Corral Creek | Need a Leader | 5m / 1400 ft | FBT |
| Sept 17 | Upper Straight Creek | Need a Leader | 5m / 1400 ft | FBT |
| Sept 24 | Salt Lick Aspens | Need a Leader | Later | SL |
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. Contact Howard at brown.howard2@gmail.com to get on their email list. Plan to bring leashes, lunch and good rain gear.
View the 2024 Schedule for Canine Companions
September (9:00 to carpool)
4 — Sky Chutes (Wheeler Trail from Copper) — Frisco Transit
11 – Mohawk Lakes – Frisco Transit/Breck Rec
18 – Eaglesmere — Connie Eberhart — 402-301-6806 Target
25 – Martin Ck (MInturn) — Mary Bell — 330-692-6599 Frisco Transit
other September options: Upper Salt Lick, your favorite fall-color hike, main Acorn, Rock Creek/Boss Mine —
October (9:30 to carpool)
2 — McCullough Gulch — Mary Bell — 330-692-6599 Frisco Transit/Breck Rec
9 — Little French Gulch — Connie Eberhart — 402-301-6806 Frisco Transit/Breck Rec
16– Lower McCullough — Frisco Transit/Breck Rec
23 – Turks/Sally Barber Frisco Transit/Breck Rec
30 — Ptarmigan Lookout — Mary Bell — 330-692-6599 thd
other October options: May hikes, ghost towns, Peninsula Loop, Miners’ Ck loop
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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