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​?​​

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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.

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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

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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

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Sylvan Lake State Park

Join us for a 1.4 mile self-guided snowshoe hike around Sylvan Lake. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and a bonfire afterwards.

Jan

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First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Sylvan Lake State Park

Join us for a 1.4 mile self-guided snowshoe hike around Sylvan Lake. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and a bonfire afterwards.
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.
First Day and Forest Bathing Hike at Mueller State Park

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Forest Bathing

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Enjoy a fresh start to 2025 by immersing in the wonder and healing nature offers through the practice of Forest Bathing/Shinrin-Yoku.
First Day and Forest Bathing Hike at Mueller State Park

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First Day Forest Bathing

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Enjoy a fresh start to 2025 by immersing in the wonder and healing nature offers through the practice of Forest Bathing/Shinrin-Yoku.

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

State Forest State Park

Start your year off on the right or left foot with a guided Snowshoe Hike. Leaving from the Moose Visitor Center at noon (12pm), we will hike the Gould Loop approximate 3⁄4 mile each way.

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First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

State Forest State Park

Start your year off on the right or left foot with a guided Snowshoe Hike. Leaving from the Moose Visitor Center at noon (12pm), we will hike the Gould Loop approximate 3⁄4 mile each way.

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Forest Bathing

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Relieve stress and connect with nature through your senses. For ages 14 and up. Call the VC to register at 719-687-2366.

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First Day Forest Bathing

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

Relieve stress and connect with nature through your senses. For ages 14 and up. Call the VC to register at 719-687-2366.

Jan

1

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

First Day Easy Wapiti Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

1 mile out and back hike perfect for kids or anyone who wants to go a short distance and slow pace.

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First Day Easy Wapiti Hike

Wednesday, January 1

Mueller State Park

1 mile out and back hike perfect for kids or anyone who wants to go a short distance and slow pace.