Beaver Creek Climate Educational Hike

Note, this hike is posted on multiple forums so you must contact the trip leader, John, directly by phone or e-mail to register.

Join us for a hike into the wild Beaver Creek Wilderness Study Area, located between Colorado Springs and Cañon City, to retrieve data loggers that have been recording temperature and humidity data. Beaver Creek was identified as being on the of "Best" areas for Climate Refugia in Wild Connections Climate Corridor and Refugia Analysis.

This will be a strenuous hike of about 7.5 miles and 1,600 feet total ascent, rated strenuous for the distance, elevation gain, cliff-edged trails and creek crossings.

Participants should bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water, clothing suitable for the weather conditions. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Maximum 15 participants. A carpool or caravan from Colorado Springs will be arranged.

For details or to sign up, contact John Sztukowski at 817-939-4239 or [email protected].