Park Wilderness Summer
One of the ways to gather together with people from Park this summer is through our outdoor ministry, Park Wilderness. This ministry is led by volunteers and exists to plan and lead outdoor trips for our community. As summer approaches, I know many of us are excited to be outside and we believe there is so much value in disconnecting from busy life in order to connect with God and others in creation.
There are trips for all ability and experience levels, and we strive to serve on our trips. We have extra gear (tents, backpacks, etc) that we can provide, so don't let not having a few essentials hold you back from signing up. Overnight trips and Paddleboarding have a small cost associated with them and day hikes are free. If cost is an issue for any trips, please reach out as there are scholarships available that we’d love to give you.
Questions & Group Updates
If you are interested in learning more about Park Wilderness or receiving updates, please join our group on CCB (see button below). The Park Wilderness team would love to be a resource to anyone with general questions regarding all things wilderness, so please reach out! With any other questions, please feel free to email Keegan Borgias.
Day Trips
Easy Sunset Day Hike
Happened Saturday, June 4 • South Table Mountain
Join us as we connect with others at Park, build community in nature, and watch the sunset together. Pets are not allowed on this hike.
Moderate Day Hike
Happened Saturday, June 11 • Button Rock Dam
This hike will be considered moderate. If you are looking for a different level, we have other hikes this summer that are considered easy or difficult! Dogs are invited to this hike.
Paddleboarding Trip
Saturday, July 30 • Bear Creek Lake Park (Big Soda Lake)
If you need to rent a paddleboard, you can designate and pay for that in the RSVP form below.
Backpacking Trips
Front Range Backpacking Trip
Friday–Sunday, July 29–31 • Location TBD • $50/adult
Cost covers food, permits, gear, and transportation. Pets are not allowed on this trip.
Women's Backpacking Trip
Friday–Sunday, August 12–14 • Lake Charles, Holy Cross Wilderness (Intermediate Route) • $50/adult
Cost covers food, permits, gear, and transportation. Pets are not allowed on this trip.
Idaho Springs Backpacking Trip
Friday–Sunday, August 18–21 • Bear Tracks Lake, Mt. Evans Wilderness (Intermediate Route) • $50/adult
Cost covers food, permits, gear, and transportation. Pets are allowed on this trip!
Camping Trips
Family Car Camping Trip
Friday–Sunday, July 15–17 • Columbine Campground, Black Hawk, CO • $50/Adult, $10/Teen (12 and Under are Free)
Car camping with kids can be tricky. We know that while many would like to go camping as a family, sometimes the hardest part is simply making it happen! That’s why we’re organizing this trip with Park Wilderness. We chose Black Hawk because it has easy access and is only about an hour's drive away. Cost includes campsite and food (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast). Pets are not allowed on this trip.
Difficult Hike & Camping Combo
Friday–Sunday, July 22–24 • Timber Creek (North of Grand Lake) • $50/adult
Cost covers all food and campsite expenses. Pets are not allowed on this trip.
Lake Granby Camping Trip
Friday–Sunday, August 26–28 • Arapaho Bay, Lake Granby • $50/adults
Cost covers all food and campsite expenses. This trip is for adults. If you're a family with kids, please sign up for our Family Camping trip in July! Pets are allowed on this trip.