HCCA Hikes for 2025—it’s all about public lands!

Our 33rd season of Don Baker Legacy Hikes is upon us, and a glorious one it will be! We will be exploring and exclaiming over the vast beauty that surrounds us—our public lands. Public lands are so important to our healthy state of mind and body, and to our economy. HCCA’s mission is to protect them from myriad threats, and our work could not be more important than it is now.

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Whether you’re new to the area, or a veteran of our hikes, we hope you’ll join us this year. We’ll discuss HCCA’s work, important issues, and share general knowledge of our surroundings. There will even, no doubt, be opportunities to pick up bits of trash along the way!

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We look forward to sharing our magnificent public lands and trails with our members, and with new folks from diverse segments of the public, to whom our public lands belong. HCCA’s conservation work is much-needed, and we will share updates on our Public Lands and Stewardship programs as we enjoy our vast domain.

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Please see registration information and schedule below.

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Please remember that (E) “easy” and (M) “moderate” are relative terms, and at altitude and in mountainous, rugged terrain, challenges exist, and could be (D) “difficult” for some. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, raingear, sunscreen, lunch, hiking boots and sense of adventure. All distances are round-trip and approximate. Hike descriptions are on our website. Registered hikers meet at the Crested Butte Visitors Center parking lot at 8:30 AM and carpool to trailheads. Please bring vehicles—some destinations depend on suitable clearance. Return times will vary.

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We will continue to abide by Forest Service regulations and environmental ethics, limiting our group size to a maximum of 15 people each week, *or fewer in certain wilderness areas.

Please, no pets. We encourage you to register early and bring your friends to introduce to these majestic mountains and to High Country Conservation Advocates.

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To reserve space for any of the hikes, click on the picture corresponding to the hike below.