BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260406T224126Z UID:180-1003685@asuuc.net DTSTART:20260406T144500Z DTEND:20260406T180000Z CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260401T130604 DESCRIPTION:HIKE DESCRIPTION: This hike is in Red Canyon Park\, just outsi de Cañon City and follows the relatively newly constructed gravel and sm ooth rock Chipeta's Way Loop Trail. This trail provides extensive views ov er rock formations and ridgelines\, as well as open plains\, providing man y photo opportunities.\n \nThe trail climbs 200 feet from the Chipeta's W ay  trailhead in about 1 mile\, before leveling out for a further mile\, and then has a couple of 100 feet descents and climbs over the next mile b efore descending via switchbacks to the Trailhead and parking. Hiking pole s are recommended\, brings snack and plenty of water. There is little shad e on most of the trail.\n \nHIKE DISTANCE: 4.2 miles (with short side tri ps to overlooks)\n \nELEVATION GAIN: 741 feet\n \nHIGHEST ELEVATION: 6\, 541 feet\n \nHIKE DIFFICULTY RANGE (est): Moderate\n \nTRAILHEAD NAME/LO CATION:  Chipeta's Way Trailhead is located at the first pit toilet you c ome to. Turn right before the toilet over a small gravel covered concrete bridge about 300 yards past the equestrian parking area. Then immediate le ft in front of the toilet to access the parking area. Co-ordinates 38.586 22°N 105.249°W (see image attached)\n \nOPTIONAL MEETING PLACE FOR CARP OOLING: For those that wish to  carpool \, it is suggested that you meet at Safeway\, 6520 S Academy Blvd\, Colorado Springs.  (at CO Hwy 115/ Nevada Ave So &\; South Academy Blvd)\, south side of parking lot furth est from the building). Coordinates: 38.7664504\, -104.8148818. We will tr y to group carpoolers by those who may want to go to lunch after the hike and those who want to get back directly to theSafeway meeting place. Plea se arrive by 7:25 a.m - we depart for Trailhead at 7:40 a.m. The scenic dr ive south to theTtrailhead takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. Please be sure t o tell hike leader whether you plan to meet the hiking group at this Optio nal Meeting Place for Carpooling or at the Trailhead (above).\n \nHIKE LE ADERS: Julie and Geoff Moore\n \nEmail: jkrakauer@gmail.com\nPhone: 978- 505-9335 (Julie)\n \nEmail: geoffpmoore@gmail.com\nPhone: 7816986248 (Ge off) \n \nPlease contact hike leader by the day before the hike if you w ould like to go on this hike. Please provide your first and last name\, yo ur cell phone number for any last-minute changes\, and an emergency contac t if available. Please be sure to tell hike leader whether you plan to me et the hiking group at theTrailhead or at the optional meeting place for c arpooling.\n \nTRAIL SURFACE &\; GENERAL CONDITION: Dry\, gravel\, smo oth sandstone\n \nCURRENT TRAIL CONDITION:  When pre-hiked on March 31\ , trail was dry and in good condition.\n \nWEATHER: Before the hike\, che ck weather forecast for the hike area &\; dress accordingly\, including a hat &\; other sun protection\, plus rain gear if rain is forecast. C lothing layers for expected temperature range &\; wind usually work bes t.\n \nHIKER PREP/EQUIPMENT: Bring plenty of water - on a hot sunny day 2 + liters recommended. Hiking boots/shoes &\; hiking poles should be con sidered mandatory for this trail. Note there is very limited cell phone se rvice for navigation or contacting leaders. If you intend to use a GPS tra cking app like COTREX or AllTrails\, download the base maps for the area b efore you leave Cañon City.\n \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD (from ca r pooling location): On Google Maps\, find the Location "Red Canyon Park\, Co Rd F24\, Cañon City\, CO" and click on GET DIRECTIONS leaving from Yo ur Location to the park. Or\, see attached PDF.\n \nRESTROOMS: A single p it toilet is located at the Trailhead. Bring toilet paper and a flashlight as there are no windows (or door lock).\n \nDOGS:  OK - bring leash LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T130604 LOCATION:Red Canyon Park\, Co Rd F24\, Cañon City SUMMARY:1st Monday Hike URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.asuuc.net/events/1st-monday-hike/2026-04-06 ATTACH;FILENAME=Hiking-Group-Wide.png;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dq5pwpg1q8r u0.cloudfront.net/2026/04/01/19/01/55/de1c65df-9db6-4d6a-aa58-d45687ff1822 /Hiking-Group-Wide.png ATTACH;FILENAME=Chipetas Way_ Red Canyon Park MAP COTREX.jpeg;FMTTYPE=image /jpeg:https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2026/04/01/19/01/53/e773a905-f6 f4-47a7-a8e3-a100641a1196/Chipetas%20Way_%20Red%20Canyon%20Park%20MAP%20CO TREX.jpeg ATTACH;FILENAME=Red Canyon TH parking.jpeg;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dq5pw pg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2026/04/01/19/01/54/dba0d713-ddcd-4561-803f-d787e3 bf4f48/Red%20Canyon%20TH%20parking.jpeg ATTACH;FILENAME=Red Canyon 1 (or_ Silent_ upon a peak in Darien).jpeg;FMTTY PE=image/jpeg:https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2026/04/01/19/01/54/d91 105ee-100b-4f84-8c83-c6f2427f2202/Red%20Canyon%201%20(or_%20Silent_%20upon %20a%20peak%20in%20Darien).jpeg ATTACH;FILENAME=Red Canyon 5.jpeg;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0. cloudfront.net/2026/04/01/19/01/54/73c15fb3-c160-44b8-a32f-aa3ce5bfd681/Re d%20Canyon%205.jpeg ATTACH;FILENAME=Red Canyon 6.jpeg;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0. cloudfront.net/2026/04/01/19/01/54/5011a2c4-8f84-4716-9d78-3d8f00c49fd5/Re d%20Canyon%206.jpeg ATTACH;FILENAME=Red Canyon Park Driving Directions.pdf;FMTTYPE=application/ pdf:https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2026/04/01/19/01/55/7478316f-3dea -4c96-ac65-4bec21ea4a86/Red%20Canyon%20Park%20Driving%20Directions.pdf END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR