BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260528T185039Z UID:209-1113953@asuuc.net DTSTART:20260601T143000Z DTEND:20260601T180000Z CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260528T094844 DESCRIPTION:We provide hike length\, elevation gain\, estimated difficulty\ , pace &\;amp\; other details so you can judge whether a hike is a good fit for you based on your own physical fitness and abilities. If you are new to mountain hiking or higher altitudes we recommend that you start wit h easier hikes and work your way up. (Our 3rd Monday hikes are always inte nded to be Easy.)\n\nWe stay together as a group and leave no hiker behind . Otherwise\, we are a group of friends out for a walk (usually in the woo ds) and we are each responsible for our own personal safety.\nHIKE NAME: L AMBA CHOPS &\; HOTSHOT LOOP - TEMPLE CANYON\, CAÑON CITY\nDATE: MONDAY JUNE 1\nHIKE STARTS from Trailhead: 8:30 AM Please arrive at Trailhead by 8:15.\nSee optional Meeting Place below for carpooling from southern COS to the Trailhead.\nTRAILHEAD: TEMPLE CANYON TRAILHEAD\, 3 miles SW of Cañ on City (Lamba Chops Trailhead is right across the road). Trailhead locati on and driving directions can be searched in Google Maps as "Temple Canyon Trailhead" or go to:\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/hb4rJKx3DENek6D1A?g_st=com. zoho.zmail.ZohoMailShare\n(Also see Driving Directions below)\nHIKE DISTAN CE: about 5-1/2 miles\nELEVATION GAIN: 950 feet\nHIGHEST ALTITUDE: 6\,500 feet\nHIKING MOVING TIME: about 3 hours\nEST. HIKE DIFFICULTY RANGE: Moder ate due to hike length and elevation gain. For some hikers this trail coul d be moderately challenging due to a mile stretch of some small loose ston es on an otherwise packed sandy dirt and embedded rocks trail surface. Stu rdy hiking boots/shoes should mostly eliminate that issue.\nPACE: We will move along at a moderate pace of about 2 mph\, with occasional brief stops to enjoy views\, surroundings\, wild flowers (if they are blooming!) & \; a snack.\nHIKE DESCRIPTION: This lollipop trail starts across the road from Temple Canyon Trailhead. The first mile or so crosses desert landscap e with cholla cactus and other denizens of the high desert. The trail then rises and proceeds through juniper and ponderosa forests. There are strik ing views of Pikes Peak and surrounding landscapes throughout the hike. Th e trail surface is mostly packed sandy dirt with embedded rocks and is in good condition. For a trail map &\; additional hike information go to: https://trails.colorado.gov/routes/187249#activity=hiking\nHIKE LEADER: Da n Zeddies dzeddies@zoho.com 719-659-6714. If you would like to go on this hike please contact hike leader by the day before the hike. Please include your first and last name\, your cell phone number for any last minute cha nges\, and an emergency contact if available. Please be sure to tell the h ike leader if you plan to meet the group at the Trailhead instead of the S afeway optional Meeting Place for carpooling.\nOPTIONAL MEETING PLACE FOR CARPOOLING: Safeway\, 6520 South Academy Blvd near intersection of So Acad emy Blvd &\; CO Hwy 115 (South Nevada Ave) - meet in parking lot area f urthest from the building. Please arrive by 7:15 AM. We leave Meeting Plac e for the Trailhead at 7:30 AM. Please be sure to tell the hike leader if you plan to meet the group at the Safeway optional Meeting Place instead o f at the Trailhead so we can count noses.\nDRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM OPTIONA L MEETING PLACE TO TRAILHEAD: Leave Safeway lot using the rear/west exit p ast Circle K gas station so you can make a left turn (south) onto Broadmoo r Bluffs Dr - then go a short block and turn left (east) on So Academy Blv d to get to the entrance ramp on right for CO Hwy 115 south to Cañon City . Drive 30 miles south on Hwy 115 to US Hwy 50 &\; take entrance ramp o n right onto Hwy 50 west to Cañon City. Drive 12 miles west on Hwy 50 THR OUGH Cañon City to South 1st Street. Turn left (south) onto So 1st St and drive 1.1 mile to Temple Canyon Rd/County Road 3. Turn right on Temple Ca nyon Rd and drive 1.9 miles to Temple Canyon Trailhead parking lot on righ t. Lamba Chops Trailhead is right across the road\,\nHIKER PREPARATION/REM INDERS: Bring plenty of water (this is a 2 liter hike for us). Check Caño n City weather forecast before the hike and dress accordingly. Layers usua lly work best. Bring sun protection including a hat and bring rain gear or a windbreaker if wet or windy weather is forecast. Sturdy hiking boots/sh oes and hiking poles are strongly recommended.\nRESTROOM: None at Trailhea d. Best option would be Exxon gas/Alta store at 420 Royal Gorge Blvd (US H wy 50) in Cañon City on south side of street between 5th St and 4th St.\n PETS: Dogs OK (bring a leash). Owners must clean up after them. LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T094844 LOCATION:Temple Canyon SUMMARY:1st Monday Hike URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.asuuc.net/events/1st-monday-hike--209/2026-06-01 ATTACH;FILENAME=Hiking-Group-Wide.png;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dq5pwpg1q8r u0.cloudfront.net/2026/05/28/15/43/00/0d6c7033-7a26-490b-97f1-57c64522de4d /Hiking-Group-Wide.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR