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Community Activities 
Roxborough Park is host to a wide variety of groups, clubs, and organizations. Collectively, they describe the diverse nature and varied interests of the homeowners within Roxborough Park. If you would like your group to be listed here, please email webmaster@roxborough-park.com
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ROXBORUGH HIKING GROUP SCHEDULE OF HIKES FOR 2010 |
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ROXBORUGH HIKING GROUP SCHEDULE OF HIKES FOR 2010
(MILEAGE FIGURES ARE ROUNDTRIP)
The Roxborough Park Hiking Group’s eighth season of hiking together will include 12 hikes, with overnight road trips to the slot canyons of southern Utah, the Black Hills and a hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in the Havasupai Reservation. We are very informal and flexible, accommodating hikers who like to march up mountains with gusto as well as those who prefer to smell the flowers (literally) along the way. We frequently change dates to accommodate weather conditions. If you are interested in joining us for one or more hikes, call Dave Jones, 720-981-9987 and we will put you on our email list.
The hikes, with roundtrip mileage, elevation gain, and summit elevations, are as follows:
APRIL 17: DAWSON BUTTE RANCH, 5 miles, 500 elevation gain. A gentle hike in a Douglas County Open Space, mostly forested with open meadows and views of the Front Range. Northeast of Perry Park on Tomah Road. A good chance to try out new equipment for the season. Dave Thomas will be the leader.
APRIL 29 TO MAY 3: SLOT CANYONS OF THE ESCALANTE, UTAH AND ANTELOPE CANYON, ARIZONA (See detailed description, attached). Drive to Escalante, Utah on April 29, hike three easy slot canyons on April 30. Drive to Page Arizona on May 1, visit Upper and Lower Antelope canyons on May 2 and start home on May 3. Easy hikes in some of the best slot canyons in the Southwest. Dave Jones will lead these hikes.
MAY 15: FLORISANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT, south of Perry Park on route 105. Hike will include a one mile loop through a “petrified forest” with exposed petrified Redwood tree stumps, and 3 or 4 miles of loop trials through varied terrain. Herb and Cindy will lead this hike.
JUNE 5: POSSIBLE OPEN DATE
JUNE 13 (SUNDAY): CENTENNIAL CONE, 9 miles west of Golden on US 6, near its intersection with 119 to Blackhawk. This is a relatively new addition to Jeffco Open Space. Several hikes are possible from 4.3 mile loop with a 1200 foot elevation gain to a 2.7 mile downhill one way hike with car spotting. Centennial Cone has been a landmark and center of activity from the days of Paleo-Indians to homesteaders in the nineteenth century, evidence of which can be seen throughout the park area. Dave and Pam Irwin, who will lead this hike, will tailor the hike to the interest of the group. A Sunday date has been selected because mountain bikers are prohibited on odd numbered weekend days. Link: http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R95.htm
JUNE 19: LOST CREEK WILDERNESS, Goose Creek trail, southwest of Deckers, partially in the Hayman Fire burn area. 8 miles, 500’ elevation gain. A beautiful easy hike through spectacular granite formations, along Goose Creek and Lost Creek. Some easy rock scrambling is available. We did this popular hike in 2006. Carina will lead this hike. http://www.aroundcolorado.com/trip_reports/2004_0612_LostCreek
JULY 10: BURNING BEAR TRAIL, West of Guanella Pass Road. 5.6 miles, elevation gain of 1,120 feet to 10,740 feet. Follow Burning Bear Creek west from Geneva Creek, over a ridge and down to Lamping Creek, which drains into the North Fork of the South Platte River in Hall Valley. This is a shuttle hike, park cars at trail end and drive to trailhead. Roger Voeller will lead this hike.
JULY 24: BETTY AND BOB LAKES, east of Winter Park on dirt Moffat Road, 15 miles to Rollins Pass. 3.6 miles, 500 foot elevation gain to 11,670 feet. Hike follows the High Lonesome/Continental Divide Trail for short distance than past King Lake to Betty Lake and Bob Lake. A prime wildflower hike according to Pam Irwin. A complete description is found at pages 39 to 43 of Pam’s latest book, “Colorado’s Newest & Best Wildflower hikes,” Mitz and Kikue will lead this hike.
JULY 31: BEAVER MEADOWS-BEARTRACK LOOP, in the Bierstadt-Mount Evans area, accessed from Evergreen. 9 miles, 2,100’ elevation gain. Loop hike through forest, rocky slopes and marshy meadows with sweeping vistas of Mount Evans. Jeanne & George Rasmussen will lead this hike and will provide more information.
AUGUST 14: LONGS PEAK TRAIL TO CHASM LAKE OR THE BOULDER FIELD. The hike to both locations starts at the Longs Peak ranger station, a mile west of highway 7, south of Estes Park. RT distance to the dramatic Chasm Lake is 8.5 miles, with an elevation gain of 2,400 feet. The lake sits at 11,800 feet, directly below the 14, 255 foot summit of Long’s Peak. About a half mile before reaching Chasm Lake is Chasm Junction, where the trial to Longs Peak branches to the right. The boulder field is about 2.4 miles from Chasm Junction and about 1,000 feet higher at 12,700 feet, resulting in a roundtrip hike of 12 miles and a 3,300 elevation gain to the Boulder Field. A decision can be made at the junction as to which route to take. We should plan to leave the trailhead at 6:30 AM, so most people will want to stay in Estes Park the night before. Herb and Cindy Livingston will lead this hike.
AUGUST 28: MOUNT BIERSTADT, OUR 14ER FOR THE SEASON, 8 miles, 2,300’ elevation gain from Guanella Pass trailhead. Easy trail for first couple of miles, then a steeper broad shoulder to near the summit where some relatively easy boulder scrambling is required. Views from the summit include nearby Mt Evans, connected to Bierstadt by the impressive saw tooth ridge. Should be at the trailhead by 7 AM. Dave Jones will lead this hike.
SEPTEMBER 9 TO SEPTEMBER 12: BLACK HILLS TRIP. Drive to Custer, SD (350 miles) on September 9, stay in motel for three nights or more. On September 10, hike up Harney Peak, 7,200 feet, the highest point in the Black Hills, about 6.5 miles RT. On September 11, hike along French Creek in an almost level hike as far as the group wants to go through Custer State Park and return. On September 12, return home or stay ad additional day for local sight seeing: Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, Spearfish Canyon, Devils Tower, Badlands, etc. Al Holmes is leading this trip and will have additional information on motels, etc. Let him know as soon as possible if you plan to go on this trip.
SEPTEMBER 25: BEN TYLER TRAIL, about 6 miles, 2,000’ elevation gain. Trailhead is 2.3 miles west of Shawnee on 285. It is one of the oldest trails in Colorado with a very steep beginning through a series of switchbacks, but it then levels out. Noted for wildflowers in spring and aspen color in early fall. Occasional meadows with views of the Kenosha Mountains. Dave Thomas is the leader.
OCTOBER 2: POSSIBLE OPEN DATE
OCTOBER 16 TO OCTOBER 21: GRAND CANYON HIKE TO HAVASUPAI RESERVATON: October 16 and 17, drive to Seligman, AZ. October 18, drive to Hualapai Hilltop and hike down to Supai, 8 miles, 2,000’ vertical, and stay at Havasupai Lodge. October 19, hike to and from 4 waterfalls and pools. October 20, hike back up to Hualapai Hilltop and drive to Seligman. October 21, head back to Roxborough. (See attached summary for details).
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Windflowers 2010 Schedule |
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April 5 Monday- Tagawa Gardens Meet at CC at 8:40AM
May 3, Monday- 7:00 PM at CC for Hiking preparations and Wildflowers by Pam Irwin, Dave Thomas and Dave Jones.
June 7, Monday-Hiking Day Trip with Pam Irwin to Cheyenne Mt. State Park in Colorado Springs.
June 21, Monday 2010 Roxborough Park Foundation Garden Tour and Canned Food Drive chaired by Judy Jones.
August 21- Windflowers Summer Social at CC.
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Monday Morning Yoga   
Drew Overholser, M.A., teaches Monday, 8:45 to 10:00 AM. Drew’s been involved with yoga and mind/body fitness for ten years and is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor. Drew's style combines alignment cues, safety, breath awareness, flowing movements, and strength building. His classes provide just the right amount of challenge, leaving participants feeling strong, balanced, centered, and more alive. Questions:
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or 303-884-2540.You can also contact Resident Sponsor, Pam Arnold with any questions at: 303-948-2495 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 
Saturday Morning Yoga Kathy Rose teaches Saturday, 8:00 to 9:00 AM. She’s been teaching for six years and practicing for eight. Kathy teaches a blend of Vinyasa and Power yoga, having trained with Shiva Rea and Anna Forrest. She appreciates the opportunity to share yoga and hopes to serve as a clear vessel so each person can reach their own potential. Questions:
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This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it All classes are appropriate for Level 1 (beginning) and Level 2 (intermediate) students. So wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. A few yoga mats are available to borrow. Current students -- men and women ranging in age from 30 something to 60 something – encourage you to attend! Also see yoga calendar at www.Roxborough-Park.com. |
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Roxborough Park Women's Bible Study meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
For more information on times and places we are meeting please contact Ricki 303-948-5205.
2010 Calendar
January 13 & 27
February 10 & 24
March 10 & 24
April 14 & 28
May 12 & 26
June 9 & 23
July 14 & 28
August 11 & 25
September 8 & 22
October 13 & 27
November 10
December 8 ( Christmas Brunch) |
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Mary Ann Bonnell Presents: Co-existing with Coyotes |
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Mary Ann Bonnell is a Senior Natural Resources Specialist at Aurora Parks and Open Space. Ms. Bonnell gave a very interesting presentation on living in an urban interface environment with coyotes. Attendees learned that coyote behavior is unique in many ways. One of the most important things residents can do to live in harmony with coyotes is to “haze” them when they come into human territory. You should make a lot of noise, clap your hands, throw stones at them, make yourself very big or otherwise illustrate to them that there are spaces that they are not welcome. Coyotes will respect that difference in territory and live as they are intended to do. Virtually all coyote encounters are due to the coyotes becoming too comfortable in human surroundings. Never, never feed coyotes or any other wildlife. They know how to survive in their natural habitat and human interaction harms, not helps, these animals. They are not pets and should not be treated as such. Think about the activities that you do around your home that may appear as if you are intentionally feeding the animals. Bring your bird feeders in at night. By feeding the birds you may also be feeding bears, foxes and coyotes as well as other animals that should not be encouraged to come into our habitat. For more information provided at the recent presentation, click the link below:  coexisting_coyotes.pdf
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