Meet Bruce, our Outdoor Recreation Leader and driver, at the west end of the Thornton Active Adult Center parking lot (11181Colorado Blvd.) Van departs at 7 a.m. for May - August hikes. Meet at the Carpenter Park Tennis courts at least 15-minutes before departure time. Return times will vary from week to week depending on various factors.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and trail conditions including waterproof hiking boots, and a day pack with your lunch, snacks, plenty of water and anything else you may need on the trail. These hikes are challenging. Please contact Mike.Coulter@ThorntonCO.gov or 720-977-5914 if you have questions about hike preparedness.
May - August 2026 Hike Registration
Online & Walk-In Registration for May & June Hikes
Residents: Tuesday, April 14 at 8:30 a.m.
Nonresidents: Tuesday, April 14 at 9:30 a.m.
Online & Walk-In Registration for July & August Hikes
Residents: Tuesday, June 9 at 8:30 a.m.
Nonresidents: Tuesday, June 9 at 9:30 a.m.
Advanced Hikes (Ages 62+)
Date
Location
Price
Hike Distance
Apr 16
Mills Lake RMNP
$22R/$26NR
5.3
Apr 23
Button Rock Dam
$19R/$23NR
4.7
Apr 30
La Deux Reservoir Trail
$16R/$19NR
4.0
Date
Location
Price
Hike Distance
May 7
Soapstone Prairie
$24R/$29NR
5.9
May 14
Devil's Head Lookout
$19R/$23NR
2.7
May 21
Nighthawk Trail
$17R/$20NR
6.0
May 28
Goldengate Canyon
$16R/$19NR
5.0
Date
Location
Price
Hike Distance
June 4
Dawson Butte
$18R/$22NR
5.0
June 11
Mystery Hike
$16R/$19NR
4.5
June 18
Caribou Ranch
$17R/$20NR
4.3
June 25
Reynolds Park
$20R/$24NR
5.7
Date
Location
Price
Hike Distance
July 2
North 10-Mile Creek
$24R/$29NR
6.6
July 9
Silver Dollar Lake
$20R/$24NR
4.2
July 16
M Walter Pesman/Alpine
$19R/$23NR
3.5
July 23
Loch Lomond
$18R/$22NR
4.6
July 30
Buno Gulch
$22R/$26NR
3.6
Date
Location
Price
Hike Distance
August 6
Staunton State Park
$18R/$22NR
3.6
August 13
Hessie to Lost Lake
$17R/$20NR
4.2
August 20
Griffin Monument
$19R/$23NR
3.6
August 27
Ouzel Falls RMPN
$21R/$25NR
5.4
Beginner/Intermediate Hikes (Ages 62+)
Date
Location
Price
Hike Distance
May 4
Paint Mines
$24R/$29NR
4.0
June 1
Pine Valley Ranch
$16R/$19NR
2.0
July 6
Lily Pad Lake
$22R/$26NR
3.0
August 3
Boulder Creek Trail
$13R/$16NR
3.0
Additional Outdoor Activities
Bruce will guide you through taking beautiful pictures with tips on how to determine your subject, lighting, focus, and other various pointers. Don’t you have an expensive camera? Don’t worry! You can even use your cellphone camera! Be prepared to photograph for about 1½ hours. Many of these trips will require a great deal of walking on uneven terrain. This trip is location is secret and at night. Fees: $12R/$14NR
Date
Location
Time
May 5
Mystery Trip
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 9
Loveland Sculpture Garden
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
July 14
Historic Littleton
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
August 4
Historic Erie & Niwot
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Check back for more information about our 2026 program and dates for the spring and summer!
Want to try doing something different with your children and meet new people at the same time? These guided trips with Bruce Baker are a great opportunity to explore new places and events. Please plan to dress appropriately and bring drinks, snacks, and food as needed. Most trips will depart from and return to the Active Adult Center (AAC) at 112th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in our large capacity van.
Fees: $12R/$14NR
Date
Location
Time
May 9
Mystery Trip
8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
June 20
Golden Gate Canyon S.P
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
July 11
Fort Collins Trolley
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Aug 15
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Trips
Spring/Summer Trip Registration
Come explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Colorado by coming on a trip! From unique to fun and informative destinations and tasty restaurants, we have trip options for you. Online and walk-in registration.
*Please note: You must cancel by the end of the registration period to receive a full refund. Cancellations after the registration period will be given a refund if your spot is sold. All refunds are subject to approval by the program coordinator.
May Trip Registration
Residents: April 2 (begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Nonresidents: April 2 (begins at 9:30 a.m.)
June Trip Registration
Residents: May 7 (begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Nonresidents: May 7 (begins at 9:30 a.m.)
July Trip Registration
Residents: June 4 (begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Nonresidents: June 4 (begins at 9:30 a.m.)
August Trip Registration
Residents: July 2 (begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Nonresidents: July 2 (begins at 9:30 a.m.)
Date
Location
Price
Time
Apr 12
The Huckleberry Afternoon Tea
$34R/$36NR
1-5 p.m.
Apr 26
Dragon Man Military Museum & Lunch
$32R/$35NR
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Apr 28
Dinosaur Ridge & Lunch
$12.50R/$16NR
9 a.m.
May 3
Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves
$22.50R/$25.50NR
11:15 a.m.
May 19
Wild Animal Sanctuary
$60R/$72NR (Ages 62-69)
$30R/$26NR (Ages 70+)
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
May 20
EcoCycle Tour
$12R/$15NR
9 a.m - 2 p.m.
May 26
Picnic at Wash Park
$22.50R/$28.50NR
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May 30
Botanic Gardens
$22.50R/$25NR
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
June 16
Fly Fishing Class in RMNP
$65R/$78NR
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
June 9
The Burns Pub & Restaurant
$8R/$10NR
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
June 30
Picnic at City Park
$24.50R/$27NR
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
July 13
Butterfly Pavillion
$24.50R/$26.50NR
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
July 14
4x4 Off-Road Experience - Estes Park
$140R/$168NR
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
July 25
Renaissance Festival
$32.50R/$41NR
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
July 19
Berry Patch Farms
TBD
9 a.m - 12 p.m.
August 4
Evermore Wine Bar Dinner
$12R/$15NR
4 - 8 p.m.
August 11
Pikes Peak Cog Railroad
$80R/$96NR
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
August 19
Denver Zoo
$32.50R/$41NR
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
August 25
Picnic at Horsetooth Reservoir
$31.50R/$36NR
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
August 23
Rockies vs. Cleveland Guardians
$22.50R/$25.50NR
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Canadian Rockies by Train Trip
September 10 - 18, 2026
Contact Jenny Ressl with questions at 720-977-5852
