Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Help us get kids off the couch and into nature! Are you concerned about how little time kids are spending outdoors these days? Do you love to hike, trail run or spend time in the mountains with friends or family?
This active, outdoor fundraising event benefits cityWILD plus two other local programs that connect kids to the outdoors: The Women's Wilderness Institute and Colorado Mountain Club's Youth Education Program.
Hike for Youth has something for everyone!
- Families with children of all ages
- Trail runners and single hikers
- School and youth groups
- Corporate groups
- Dogs on leashes
Choose from the following Hike for Youth Activities:
Hiking
- Each hiker provided with a Hike Passport to be stamped at activity stations along the trail
- Hike on your own or with a guide
- Three different routes to choose from:
- 1 mile (or less) adventure (gentle)
- 2.5 mile exploration hikes (moderate)
- 6 mile climb to the top of Windy Peak (vigorous)
- 2nd Annual 10K Trail Run for Youth
- Combine an Intro to Rock Climbing or Orienteering Clinic with your hike
- Music, food, activities, expo booths, massage, yoga and activities for the whole family!
- Top fundraisers get to choose from great prizes - cool stuff like outdoor gear, REI gift cards, and more!
Schedule of Events
8:30a.m. 10K Trail Run start
9:00 - 11:00a.m. Hikes starting at various times
9:00a.m. - 12:30p.m. Outdoor Skills Clinics and Hike Combo
12:30 - 3:00p.m. After Hike Party
For more information, contact cityWILD by phone 303.227.6862 or
email!
Hike For Youth sponsored by
FerrantiFoundation, Columbia, REI and Mountainsmith
