April 2023 DBTC Ride Schedule
Saturday, April 1st:
10:00AM FUN/FUN PLUS-H1-19-SW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at the Stone House (Estes & Yale along the Bear Creek Trail). We will ride east on the Bear Creek Trail to the South Platte Trail taking it south to Nixon's Coffee for a break. We will return via the same route. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Sunday, April 2nd:
NEW TIME (WAS 11AM)
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H1-24mi NE Twin Lakes to Sand Creek and Northfield Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at 226-318 W 70th Ave, Denver (¼ mile west of Broadway and 70th Ave). We bike East on Clear Creek to South Platte trail, then South to intersection of Sand Creek trail. Then East and South to Sand Creek Greenway. We will do loops around Central Park urban area before stopping at 12 miles for a Starbucks and bathroom break. We return along North Park Blvd past Northfield's shopping to another loop around Prairie Basin and Meadow Basin urban parks. We then connect back to Sand Creek to Twin Lakes. Bring money for your Starbucks break.
NEW RIDE (MOVED HERE FROM TUES APRIL 4 AND CHANGED)
10:00 AM Leisure/Fun Ride H2+-15 SW Ride to Chatfield Dog Park Meet Lin Hark (303-507-3502) at River Run Park (2101 W Oxford Ave, Access from Englewood's Broken Tee Golf Course). We will ride the South Platte Trail south to Chatfield. Anyone who would like to join Lin for a slow ride up to the top of the dam can get a workout while others take a break at the picnic area near the dog park. Lin will be riding her E-bike and will accommodate the Leisure riders speed. Faster FUN riders who would like to join us can ride into Chatfield for a longer ride and can go ahead if they like.
Monday, April 3rd:
10:00AM FUN/FUN PLUS-H1-22-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Prospect Park (44th & Robb) for a ride on the Clear Creek Trail to Twin Lakes Park. After a break we will return via the same route. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Tuesday, April 4th:
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED & MOVED BACK TO SUNDAY APRIL 2 AS A NEW RIDE
10:00 AM Leisure Ride H2-15 SE Ride to Chatfield Dog Park Meet Lin Hark (303-507-3502) at Bike Source 2690 E County Line Rd. We will ride the trails toward Chatfield. Anyone who would like to join Lin for a slow ride up to the top of the dam can get a workout while others take a break at the picnic area near the dog park
Wednesday, April 5th:
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED & MOVED TO TBD IN MAY
Forecast is iffy - watch MeetUp or contact leader. 10:00 AM FUN - H2to3-25 SW Beautiful Spring Ride Meet Patty Gaspar(303-618-5069) at the Sheridan Library Parking lot west of Federal and Oxford. We’ll head toward the rebuilt Bow Mar area and go to Bowles Lake, Grant Ranch to Wadsworth and back to Sheridan High School. We’ll ride some hills and lots of ups and downs, some beautiful quiet streets and pleasant bike paths. Lunch is at Monaghan’s Bar and Grill 3889 S King St. There used to be a tunnel from there to Fort Logan so the soldiers could sneak out. Weather permitting - watch MeetUp.
IF WEATHER HOLDS UP:
11:00 AM MTB T1-P2 12-16 mile loop Meet Janet Martel 303-929-5950 jmartel98@gmail.com & Steve Thomas steve.thomas001@yahoo.comat Ridgeline Open Space Trailhead. Coachline Road Trailhead in Castle Rock. Restrooms at TH. This trailhead sits between two Castle Rock open space parks. We will combine the two parks to approximate a 12-16 mile loop. Please see trail maps and description on MTB Project. Bring snacks and plenty of water, there is no water at trail head. Standard mountain bikes as well as e- mtb welcome.
Thursday, April 6th:
THIS RIDE IS POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW, FRIDAY APRIL 7th
10:00AM Leisure H1-18-NE - Visit the bison. Meet Marlene Patacky 720-838-7338 at Central Park Recreation Center ( 9651 E Martin Luther King Blvd Denver, CO) for an all paved ride to see the Bison and Bippity Ferret at the RM Arsenal visitor center for a stop. All trails except a few miles on quiet roads at Arsenal. Bring water and a snack. (This ride will not be on Meetup.)
TIME CHANGED TO 11AM:
11AM (WAS 10:00 AM) FUN PLUS -1300 ft gain-20-SW Red Rocks Loop From Lakewood Meet Janet Martel 303-929-5950 at Stone House Park on Estes and Yale; Ride quiet neighborhood roads through Lakewood to Dinosaur Ridge. Over to Red Rocks. Break at the Trading Post. Ride back through Bear Creek Lake Park to the starting point at Stone House.
Friday, April 7th:
MOVED HERE FROM YESTERDAY, THURSDAY APRIL 6th
10:00AM Leisure H1-18-NE - Visit the bison. Meet Marlene Patacky 720-838-7338 at Central Park Recreation Center ( 9651 E Martin Luther King Blvd Denver, CO) for an all paved ride to see the Bison and Bippity Ferret at the RM Arsenal visitor center for a stop. All trails except a few miles on quiet roads at Arsenal. Bring water and a snack. (This ride will not be on Meetup.)
Saturday, April 8th:
10:00 AM FUN-H2-20-NW MAJESTIC PREMIERE EASTER RIDE Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) at the Majestic View Park north parking lot (north on Wadsworth to W 72nd Ave, west on 72nd, just west of Carr on the south side. THIS IS NOT THE ENTRANCE at GARRISON ST. nor 71st ST!) This recently enhanced ride will go west on Ridge Road and van Bibber Creek Trail, north on the new Blunn Trail and then return on most of the length of Ralston Creek Trail. The theme of this ride is an “Easter Hello to spring” so a surprise to ring in the 2023 biking season will be provided to all participants during the Ralston Creek Golf Course break!
11:00AM FUN/FUN PLUS-H1-28 mi approx-SE Meet Ellen Fitzpatrick (720-209-2269) at the Arapahoe Road Trailhead in Centennial (approximately 3½ miles east of I-25, just past Jordan Road on the south side of Arapahoe. Get in the right turn lane as soon as you go through Jordan intersection). We’ll ride the South Cherry Creek paved trail south toward Franktown and back. Pace will be 12-13 mph as it’s a pretty flat ride. Bring plenty of water and a snack for the ride, Bring some lunch and we’ll gather after ride at the trailhead tables.
Sunday, April 9th: Easter
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-30 miles - West - Meet Tom Fitzgerald (303-424-1082) at Anderson Park (44th & Field in Wheat Ridge). We'll ride east on the Clear Creek Trail to the Platte River Trail, then south to REI for a break. Then back on the Platte River Trail south to the Lakewood Dry Gulch Trail, and west to Garrison Street. Finally, north on Garrison through the Glens, around Crown Hill Park, and back to Clear Creek Trail and Anderson Park. Of course, weather permitting (watch MeetUp). Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
NEW RIDE
11:00am FUN PLUS - H2 - 26 - SE To register, call or text Bill Luttrell 719 235-3868 and meet at the DeKoevend Park parking lot off University Bvld. We will ride through Greenwood Village to and around Cherry Creek Reservoir and back to the start. We will regroup as necessary to keep the group together. We will take a bathroom and snack break at Cherry Creek State Park. This is route 45 on the DBTC route maps. Bring plenty of water and snacks for the ride.
NEW RIDE
12:00 PM MTB Meet Dick Plastino
Doing Bear Creek Lake Park trails this Sunday.
Meet at Moe's BBQ at 12 noon this Sunday, April 9th..
Ebikes or Manual are fine..
I'll lead with my manual.
Food after at Moe's.
Monday April 10th:
10:00AM FUN/FUN PLUS-H1-26-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Twin Lakes Park (west of Broadway on 70th, 300 W. 70th) for a ride east on the Clear Creek Trail to the South Platte Trail, which we will ride to Riverdale Park for a break. We will return via the same route. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards. THIS IS A MEMORIAL RIDE FOR MARY STEWART. THIS IS THE LAST ROUTE THAT I DID WITH HER.
Tuesday, April 11:
10:00 AM LEISURE -H1-17 SW Leisure ride to a Mexican Bakery. Meet Lin Hark (303-507-3502) at Overland Pond Park (S Platte River Trail and Florida Ave) We will ride the South Platte Trail north then a few streets to a Mexican Bakery. Bring a lock and money for snacks at Emanuel's Bakery.
THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!
10:00AM FUN-H2-15-NW/E-+536' elev. "Bunny Hop" After-Easter ride! Meet ride leader, Marilyn Choske (Text to REGISTER by April 10 - 303-905-8510) at Crown Hill Park (26th & Garland) near the restrooms. Hop on our bikes to enjoy an early spring, get-the-legs-moving-again, early-season loop ride on bike paths and bike-friendly streets, accessing Clear Creek Trail, Tennyson, Perry, with a beverage (bring $) stop near Sloans Lake and a nibble on some leader-provided Easter treats. Leave the floppy ears and cottontails at home. Limit 10 rider-rabbits. Ride will not go if rainy/snowy or forecast is for rain or snow in morning; call the leader if in doubt.
11:00 AM MTB P2 T2 Genesee Mountain Park. Meet Steve Farley at the top parking lot of Denver Parks and Recreation, Genesee Mountain Park. Take exit 254 on I-70 to get to the park. Go across the I-70 highway bridge and make a right turn to ascend to the top parking area. We will do a loop from the top, counter clockwise, downhill and then come back up along the Buffalo pasture near, The Patrick House is an old stage stop. We will go up to the summit, 8284 feet, for 360-degree views. A good early season MTB ride. Hopefully we will see the buffalo and I have seen bear in the park. All riders must sign-in at the start to officially be on the ride.
Post ride Bring a chair and lunch/snacks for after ride socializing in the parking lot.
Wednesday, April 12th:
10:00 AM FUN -H2&3-25 SW Ride the Roller Coaster Meet Patty Gaspar 303-618-5069 at Broken Tee Golf Course 2101 W Oxford Ave, Englewood to ride the Platte River Trail to Chatfield, over the dam then east C-470 Trail. A steep climb at Santa Fe then a gentle ride on the Highline with a final climb to Clarkson for your reward - fun rollers followed a great downhill to Big Dry Creek to finish the loop. Bring lunch for a picnic. Weather permitting - watch MeetUp.
Thursday, April 13th:
10:30am Fun Plus H1 32 NE Rotella Park to Brighton Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at Rotella Park, 1824 S. Coronado Pkwy, Denver, (East end at shelter 1) Ride East on Niver Creek bikeway to South Platte trail. Turn left, North on South Platte trail, following the Platte River on the right, for 16 miles to Brighton. Bathroom and break in Brighton, or in route, before returning the same route to Rotella Park. Bring money for Berry Bleenz, Stone Cold Creamy, or StarBucks if desired. Entire route is flat and open, with only the last mile on streets. Socializing or snack/lunch after the ride if desired.
NEW RIDE
11 AM FUN-H1-19-SW. Lee Gulch Loop. Meet Bill Lutrell at Reynolds Landing near the Mary Carter Greenway Trail. Start on Mary Carter Trail, head south and turn left onto Chatfield Dam Trail, then left onto Highline Canal Trail, then left onto Lee Gulch Trail and back to start. We will do 10-12 mph pace with stops to regroup and fuel along the way. Ride is all on trails with 44% paved and 56% unpaved. Call leader Bill Luttrell at 719 235-3868 to register, the ride limit is 10 people.
Friday, April 14th:
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
11:00 AM MTB P2-T2 Join Jennifer Saxhaug (720-260-8595)/ Cathy Pimm: Enjoy a ride up Waterton Canyon to the dam or Lenny’s Bench. 11AM at the Audubon parking lot. Afterwards we can enjoy lunch, bring a chair and food - a dessert will be provided.
Saturday, April 15th:
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED
11:00AM FUN-H2-25ish -SE. Meet Ellen Fitzpatrick (720-209-2269) at the Village Green parking lot east of Cherry Creek High School where E. Union Ave., Dam Road and Dayton Streets meet outside Cherry Creek State Park. We will ride into CC park and catch the Piney Creek paved trail out to Redtail Hawk Park and back. Pace will be comfortable 12-13 mph. Bring water and snack for the ride, and a chair for social after the ride.
Sunday, April 16th:
10:00 AM FUN-H2-21-NW - THE REALLY RADICAL RAT RACE RODENT RIDE. Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for this new ride that takes us around the trails of Rock Creek, Interlocken and Broomfield highlighted by the new bike overpass between Interlocken and Broomfield leading to never before seen trails!!! Come find out how this ride got it’s name. Meet at the SE corner of the Safeway parking lot at the Rock Creek Village Shopping Center in Superior. Rock Creek Village is centrally located in Superior at the NW corner of Coalton and Rock Creek Parkway (Address is 1601 Coalton Road Superior, CO. 80027.)
NEW RIDE
11:00am FUN PLUS-H2-31-NW To register, call or text with Bill Luttrell at 719 235-3868 and meet at Crown Hill Parking lot near Garland St. This is route 46 on the DBTC routes and we will go from Crown Hill towards Quaker St, to Golden and back to start. We will take bathroom and snack stops along the way where needed by the group. Bring plenty of water and snacks for the ride.
Monday April 17th:
10:00AM FUN/FUN PLUS-H1-26-SW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Reynolds Landing (6745 S. Santa Fe Dr) for a ride north on the South Platte Trail to REI. After a break we will return via the same route. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Tuesday, April 18:
10:00AM FUN-H2-17-NW-+742' Meet ride leader, Marilyn Choske (Text to REGISTER by April 17 - 303-905-8510), at Wheat Ridge Rec Center in Wheat Ridge, 41st & Kipling., far north end parking lot nearest Kipling Street. Ride west on Clear Creek Trail (CCT) to Golden, connect to Tucker Gulch west to Hwy 93, south on bike path to Washington St with Starbucks stop for beverage/snack -- bring $$. Loop back to CCT and east to WR Rec Center. Some short hill climbs. Early-season ride = comfy 10-13 mph pace. Ride will not go if rainy/snowy or forecast is for rain or snow in morning; call the leader if in doubt.
10:30 AM Leisure H1-17-SW. LEE GULCH LOOP Meet Karen Kelley 303 260-9029 at the Aspen Grove Shopping Center parking lot in the very southeast corner (south of the Alamo Drafthouse which is 7301 S Santa Fe Dr Unit #850, Littleton.) This is a loop ride on the Platte River Trail, the Big Dry Creek Trail, the Highline Trail and the Lee Gulch Trail. It winds around some creeks and wooded areas - mostly on paved trails but some gravel and a short distance on residential streets. There will be an optional lunch afterwards at a local restaurant. Bring a snack, and money for lunch if you plan to join us.
April 19-21 - MTB in Canon City
This will be a funfilled adventure for those who have joined for spring Pueblo Trails in prior years. Over 3 days, 3 differing dirt trail areas by Canon City will be explored. More to note, Canon City has a lot to offer as well. While the dirt trails range from easy Green to tricky Black sections, most will be in the Blue category. However, there are easy town bike paths for those who may wish to do something else on their own. A trail along the Arkansas River extends toward the nearby town Florence.
Wednesday, April 19th:
10:00 AM FUN-H2-25 SW Latte Ride Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) behind the McDonald’s at Sheridan and Dartmouth. My old commute - we’ll head to the Tech Center on various trails. We must climb some hills and there are sections on the Highline Canal (pea gravel), and then we’ll have our morning latte COMPLEMENTS OF DBTC and loop back to Bear Valley. It is a beautiful ride, and we have a wonderful downhill back to Bear Valley. Weather permitting, watch MeetUp.
1:00 PM MTB South Canon Trails. Answer the question: Will you be doing Hard Times, are you a Smooth Criminal, are you looking for Redemption, or will you make the Great Escape. Organizer: Jeff Baysinger <dbtc80228@yahoo.com>.
Thursday, April 20th:
10:15 AM MTB Oil Well Flats A caravan to the area will be arranged from a central motel. This will be decided on Wednesday, after the South Canon Trails are ridden. Oil Well Flats is about 7 miles or so north of town and a bit higher elevation. Trails are on more rugged and steeper terrain. Make way for Tectonic Shift, work to Unconformity, Island in the Sky, skip Path of Least Resistance. The challenge is amazing. Spend a few hours there, then in the afternoon check out the latest dinosaur bone discovery at the Canon City museum. Organizer: Jeff Baysinger <dbtc80228@yahoo.com
NEW RIDE
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED
11AM FUN-H1-17.5-S.Lin’s Fun Loop by Bill. Meet at Bill Luttrell at W Florida Avenue and S Platte trail. Head south on S Platte Trail and turn left onto Little Dry Creek Trail, then left onto Elati and way though south Denver to Cherry Creek Trail. Head left down to REI for a break and bathroom stop. Then head south on S Platte Trail back to start. We will do a 10-12 mph pace with stops to regroup and snack along the way. Call the leader Bill Luttrell at 719 235-3868 to register, the ride limit is 10 people.
Friday, April 21st:
10:15 AM MTB Royal Gorge Spend this last day on Dream Weaver Again, a caravan will be coordinated from the town motel. These are relatively new trails. After Dark Side of the Moon, a person can catch glimpses into the Royal Gorge. Once again, riders can choose from some easy trails, like Twisted Cistern, to some challenging blue trails, Made in the Shade. After riding, join for lunch at the delicious Pizza Madness. The typical meeting time is 1:00 here. Return home full of adventure. Organizer Jeff Baysinger <dbtc80228@yahoo.com>.
Saturday, April 22nd:
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-18/23-NW- Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for THE SPACE, TIME, 9/11 RIDE or THE HIDDEN GEMS OF BROOMFIELD! This adventure begins near the SE corner of Sheridan and 120th at the new Whole Foods in Westminster (1/2 mile east of Sheridan at Vrain and 120th.) (4451 Main Street 303-439-7000) We will take secret trails around Broomfield where we will experience three incredible hidden displays including THE SOLAR SYSTEM, a brief history of GEOLOGIC COLORADO TIME, and a 9/11 MONUMENT. (This ride has an escape option at the 18 mile marker for riders who run out of time and/or steam.) Possible lunch afterwards at Whole Foods. This adventure has received rave reviews with 4 and a half stars from the ride critics!
11:00 AM FUN-H2-20 SE Meet Ellen Fitzpatrick (720-209-2269) at Cook Park Rec Center, 7100 Cherry Creek North Drive, Denver) for a “triple by-park pass” loop ride to Eisenhower and Wash Parks via Denver local neighborhood bike friendly streets and Cherry Creek bike path. Bring chair and lunch for after ride social.
Sunday, April 23rd:
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
10:00 am LEISURE - H1-9-NE Ride Around Central Park. Meet Eileen Hunt (720-841-9558) at Stanley Marketplace (in front of Logan Coffee), intersection Dallas and 25th in Aurora. This ride is all on bike paths in and around Central Park. This is a nice starter ride for 2023! Lunch after if desired somewhere in Stanley Marketplace.
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H3- 27 Miles -West -Meet Tom Fitzgerald (303-424-1082) at Anderson Park (44th & Field in Wheat Ridge). We'll ride west on the Clear Creek Trail to circumnavigate North Table Mountain, via Easley Road, 60th/58th Avenue, Hwy 93 (for 2 blocks), and some quiet (but kinda hilly) roads west of Hwy 93. We'll stop for a break at Starbucks or the Golden Creamery (think ice cream & chocolate). Then we'll return to Anderson Park via Clear Creek Trail. Again, weather permitting (watch MeetUp). And bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
NEW RIDE
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
11:00am INT-H3-20-W-2000ft elevation gain Meet Bill Luttrell at Rooney Road Trailhead, near Alameda & 470 at 10:45AM, leave at 11am. Call or text me at (719 235-3868) to register as I am limiting ride to 9 riders. We will take Rooney Road to US 6 trail, to 19th, climb lookout mountain, over and down US 40, to Heritage, go over Dinosaur Ridge and back up Rooney to parking lot. We will regroup on the climb at Windy Ridge and the top. Restrooms are available at the trailhead, Windy Ridge and the top. Water is available at top of Lookout Mountain.
Monday April 24th:
10:00AM FUN/FUN PLUS-H2-25-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Anderson Park (44th & Field) for a ride west on the Clear Creek Trail to Easley Rd, which we will take to the Ralston Creek Trail. After a break, we will ride the entire length of the Ralston Creek Trail returning via the Clear Creek Trail back to the park. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Wednesday, April 26th:
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER
9:00AM Leisure-H1-18-NW Meet Jake Jacobi (720.808.2306) at Gold Strike Park, on 56th Ave, just west of Sheridan and south of Ralston Road, Arvada. The ride will mostly be on Clear Creek, Little Dry Creek and Ralston Creek. The second half of the ride will be downhill.
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
10:00 AM FUN-H2-25 SW Look for the Eagles Meet Patty Gaspar 303-618-5069 Meet at Reynolds Landing, 6745 S Santa Fe Dr. (From Santa go west on Brewery Lane, toward the South Platte River, go past Breckenridge Brewery to the parking lot at the end of the road). We’ll ride the Platte River Trail to Chatfield, over the dam then west to check out the new roads and the marina – and see if the bald eagles returned to their nest this year. Bring your lunch for a picnic.Weather permitting - watch MeetUp.
Friday, April 28th:
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO WET TRAILS
10:00 AM MTB T2, P2, approx. 14 miles, Highlands Ranch Backcountry Trails. Meet Steve Thomas (303-419-2531) at 10:00 am on Friday, April 28 to explore the numerous trail options available at the far south end of Highlands Ranch, including a portion of the Douglas County East-West Trail. All of the trails are smooth single track with no rocky areas, just lots of twists and turns and a few short climbs. We will meet at Pronghorn Park in Highlands Ranch. Go south on Broadway to Wildcat Reserve Pkwy. Go right on Wildcat Reserve and take the first left, Wethersfield Way. Go south on Wethersfield a short distance to Pronghorn Park, which will be on the right. Bring a snack to share after the ride.
Saturday, April 29th:
10:00AM FUN-PLUS/INT-H2-25 -NW Meet Peter Woulfe (540-219-6674) at the Wheat Ridge Rec Center in Wheat Ridge, 41st & Kipling., far north end parking lot nearest Kipling Street. We will ride west on Clear Creek Trail to McIntyre, then 64th around the reservoir to the Blunn and Van Bibber Trails, then a few streets to Easley and back to the Clear Creek Trail for our return.
Sunday, April 30th:
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED BECAUSE I WILL BE OOT
9:30 AM FUN PLUS–H3–21-NWTHE HIDDEN GEMS OF LOUISVILLE!!! Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) (Elevation Gain = 1225 feet) This exciting ride full of twists and turns uses the newest portion of the HWY 36 trail that goes west from Interlocken into Boulder then loops back through Louisville and Superior using some interesting secret trails including the Double Lombard Street Experience and the famous Black Hole of Louisville! See you at the Safeway at the Rock Creek village Shopping Center in Superior for this tour of the trails of Superior, Louisville, and South Boulder (with a few roads mixed in as required). Rock Creek village is centrally located in Superior at the NW corner of Coalton and Rock Creek Parkway (Address is 1601 Coalton Road Superior, CO. 80027.)
NEW RIDE
11:00am INT-H3-20-W-2000ft elevation gain Meet Bill Luttrell at Rooney Road Trailhead, near Alameda & 470 at 10:45AM, leave at 11am. Call or text me at (719 235-3868) to register as I am limiting ride to 9 riders. We will take Rooney Road to US 6 trail, to 19th, climb lookout mountain, over and down US 40, to Heritage, go over Dinosaur Ridge and back up Rooney to parking lot. We will regroup on the climb at Windy Ridge and the top. Restrooms are available at the trailhead, Windy Ridge and the top. Water is available at top of Lookout Mountain.