Expired Social Hike at Lair O’ the Bear Park

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Lair o' the Bear

Have you ever wanted to explore new trails in our beautiful mountain community, but didn’t want to hike by yourself? You’re not alone! Our Social Hikes provide a casual opportunity to find new hiking buddies! These hikes will be just as much about the talking as they are the walking, and are a great opportunity to meet like-minded folks who love nature and the outdoors.

This program is FREE, but registration is required.

What to Expect: 

  • We will be meeting at the main parking lot at Lair O’ the Bear Park. We will be walking the Bruin Bluff trail for approximately 60 minutes. This trail does have some inclines, so please plan accordingly.
  • Expect a loose and casual walk with passive interpretation and plenty of time for conversation. Participants are encouraged to walk at their own pace and are welcome to leave whenever you need or want to.
  • These walks are open to all ages – families are welcome!
  • We can split into two groups depending on participants’ preferences for walking speeds. If you connect with a group and would like to walk faster/slower than our guide, please feel free to do so!

What to Bring: 

  • Please wear comfortable hiking shoes and weather appropriate clothing! We will hike in rain or shine, so check the forecast in advance. (In the event of severe weather, participants will be notified of any cancellation in advance of the program.)
  • Be sure to bring a water bottle and a day pack if you’d like!
  • Hiking poles are a good idea, but certainly not necessary. Remember, our pace will be loose and casual!
  • Binoculars, field guides, and cameras are always welcome!

 

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Attendance at Evergreen Audubon programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for use in print and electronic media. Images will not be identified using full names without written approval from the individual.

If you would prefer that your photo (or your children’s photo) not be used, please email or call our Education & Outreach Director, Emma Vasicek.

EOD@EvergreenAudubon.org | 303-330-0489

 

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Venue:  

Address:
22600 CO-74, Idledale, Colorado, 80453, United States

Description:

Lair o’ the Bear Park is a favorite of Open Space visitors and families. This small wonder of a park overflows with riches: Bear Creek and its calming current; a riparian ecosystem that teems with life—busy beavers, aquatic insects and the American Dippers that snap them up; and lush patches of wildflowers that flourish along the shores among cottonwood and box elders.

There are flat creekside trails for walkers and trout-minded anglers. The Bruin Bluff Trail provides a higher vantage. A 1.3-mile stretch of Bear Creek Trail follows the creek within park boundaries. Escape from the crowds and enjoy a challenging adventure via a 12.6-mile, round-trip journey on this trail passing through three adjoining Denver Mountain Parks to the west.

Facilities & Offerings

  • Twenty-eight picnic tables with permanent charcoal grills, nearly twice as many as any other Open Space Park.
  • An educational shelter, where Lookout Mountain Nature Center holds campfire events and programs for the public and groups.
  • Events such as ¡Fiesta en el Parque! in July, which honors the area’s natural features and cultural time course—from hunting party route for Native American tribes, to a source of furs for trade with Mexico and in the 20th century, to prized agricultural land.

Getting There

The parking area is approximately four miles west of Morrison on the south side of State Highway 74.