Outdoors Expo

CPW Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts. See our current events below.

Are you looking for a Hunter Education Course, Boating Safety Course, Clinic, or Seminar​?​​

Outdoors Expo

CPW Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts. See our current events below.

Are you looking for a Hunter Education Course, Boating Safety Course, Clinic, or Seminar​?​​

Blue Heron Reservoir

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Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

St. Vrain State Park

There will be two hikes, both around 1 1/2 miles. Coffee, swag, and a warm fire will be available to all hikers while supplies last.
Blue Heron Reservoir

Jan

1

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

St. Vrain State Park

There will be two hikes, both around 1 1/2 miles. Coffee, swag, and a warm fire will be available to all hikers while supplies last.
First Day and Forest Bathing Hike at Mueller State Park

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Start 2025 on the right foot by joining one of our First Day Hikes! More hike details to be determined.
First Day and Forest Bathing Hike at Mueller State Park

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First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Start 2025 on the right foot by joining one of our First Day Hikes! More hike details to be determined.

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Come start the year on the right foot! Join us on a guided hike up the Mountain Lion Trail for a 2.6 mile hike round trip.

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First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Come start the year on the right foot! Join us on a guided hike up the Mountain Lion Trail for a 2.6 mile hike round trip.

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Elk Meadow Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Moderate 2 mile hike past forests, meadows, and a pond. Meet at Elk Meadow trailhead.

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First Day Elk Meadow Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Moderate 2 mile hike past forests, meadows, and a pond. Meet at Elk Meadow trailhead.

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Kick 2025 off on the right foot by getting outdoors! There will be several group hikes to choose from.

Jan

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First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Kick 2025 off on the right foot by getting outdoors! There will be several group hikes to choose from.
Hikers on the Hogback Trail during First Day Hike Event at Lathrop State Park

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Lathrop State Park

Get your boots dirty on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Lathrop's First Day Hike with La Veta Trails. 
Hikers on the Hogback Trail during First Day Hike Event at Lathrop State Park

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First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Lathrop State Park

Get your boots dirty on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Lathrop's First Day Hike with La Veta Trails. 

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Eldorado Canyon State Park

Lace up your hiking boots and prepare for an adventure to kick off the new year!

Jan

1

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Eldorado Canyon State Park

Lace up your hiking boots and prepare for an adventure to kick off the new year!
Rifle Gap Staff holding snowshoes with winter landscape

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Rifle Gap State Park

A 1.2 mile round trip hike on the new trail system at Rifle Gap. Starting at the Boat Ramp Overflow Parking lot and traversing all the way up to Osprey Overlook. Meet at Boat Ramp Overflow Parking.
Rifle Gap Staff holding snowshoes with winter landscape

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First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Rifle Gap State Park

A 1.2 mile round trip hike on the new trail system at Rifle Gap. Starting at the Boat Ramp Overflow Parking lot and traversing all the way up to Osprey Overlook. Meet at Boat Ramp Overflow Parking.

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Adventure Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

What better way to start the New Year than to get outdoors? Meet our volunteer naturalist, Ranger Rick, for an out-and-back hike on Talon Trail.

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First Day Adventure Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

What better way to start the New Year than to get outdoors? Meet our volunteer naturalist, Ranger Rick, for an out-and-back hike on Talon Trail.