Park Wilderness:
Summer 2026
One way to gather together with others from Park Church is through our outdoor ministry, Park Wilderness. This ministry is member-led and exists to plan and lead outdoor trips for our community. Many of us are excited to be outside, especially during the gorgeous summer months. We believe there is so much value in disconnecting from busy life in order to connect with God and others in creation!
In specific seasons, we plan trips for all ability and experience levels. 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 Ben DeMaso.
Upcoming Trips
One way to gather together with others from Park Church is through our outdoor ministry, Park Wilderness. This ministry is member-led and exists to plan and lead outdoor trips for our community. Many of us are excited to be outside, especially during the gorgeous summer months. We believe there is so much value in disconnecting from busy life in order to connect with God and others in creation!
In specific seasons, we plan trips for all ability and experience levels. 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 Ben DeMaso.
Please note, you must RSVP for any event you plan to attend. This allows us to plan accurately, stay within a safe number of people for each trip, and collect important info.
Hiking Trips
Moderate Day Hike
Saturday, May 30 • Time TBD (Early Morning) • Evergreen Mountain
Join us as we connect with others at Park Church, build community in nature, and kick off the hiking season! This hike will be considered moderate difficulty. If you are looking for a different level, we have other hikes this summer that are considered easy or difficult.
Dogs are allowed on this day hike! Please RSVP by Saturday, May, 23 using the button below
RSVP
Mellow Sunset Hike
Saturday, June 6 • Time TBD (Likely Around 7pm) • Golden Area
Join us as we connect with others at Park Church, build community in nature, and watch the sunset together! This hike will be considered easy. If you are looking for a different level, we have other hikes this summer that are considered moderate or difficult.
Dogs are allowed on this day hike! Please RSVP by Saturday, May, 30 using the button below
RSVP
Difficult Day Hike
Saturday, June 13 • Time TBD (Likely Early Morning) • Location TBD Based on Conditions
Join us as we connect with others at Park Church and build community in nature. This hike will be considered difficult. If you are looking for a different level, we have other hikes this summer that are considered easy or moderate.
Dogs are not allowed on this hike, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Please RSVP by Saturday, June 6 using the button below
RSVP
Weekday 14er Hike
Thursday, September 17 • Time TBD (Likely Very Early Morning) • Mount Bierstadt
Join us as we connect with others at Park Church, build community in nature, and scale Bierstadt together. This hike will be considered difficult. If you are looking for a different level, we have other hikes this summer that are considered easy or moderate.
Dogs are not allowed on this hike, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Please RSVP by Thursday, September 10 using the button below
RSVP
Water Trips
Paddleboarding
Saturday, June 20 • Time TBD (Morning) • Bear Creek Lake Park
Enjoy God's creation and time with others at Park Church out on the water.
Please note that we are not arranging rentals on your behalf, so if you need to rent or borrow a paddleboard or kayak, please plan accordingly. Rocky Mountain Paddleboard has rentals available for pickup on the lake: https://rockymtnpaddleboard.com/location/big-soda-lake. Also note that there is a $10 fee to drive into Bear Creek Lake Park. Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Please RSVP by Saturday, June 13 using the button below
RSVP
Camping & Backpacking Trips
Family Camping Trip #1
Friday–Sunday, July 10–12 • Red Rocks Group Campground (Woodland Park, CO) • $65/adult, $5/Kid
We know that while many would like to go camping as a family, sometimes the hardest part is just making it happen! That’s why we’re organizing this trip with Park Wilderness—taking care of logistics, food, and some activities. Cost includes campsite and food (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast). We hope you can come and make family memories, worship God, and enjoy the great outdoors together!
Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Please register by Friday, July 3 using the button below.
Register
Women's Backpacking Trip
Friday–Sunday, July 17–19 • Location TBD • $65
Join the Park Wilderness crew and other Park Church women for some time in the woods, building community and enjoying God's creation. We'll plan the trip, prep the meals, and help you with gear you might not have.
Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Note that this trip will begin early on Friday morning, so please plan PTO on Friday as needed. Please register by Friday, July 3 using the button below.
Register
Family Camping Trip #2
Friday–Sunday, July 24–26 • Red Rocks Group Campground (Woodland Park, CO) • $65/adult, $5/Kid
We know that while many would like to go camping as a family, sometimes the hardest part is just making it happen! That’s why we’re organizing this trip with Park Wilderness—taking care of logistics, food, and some activities. Cost includes campsite and food (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast). We hope you can come and make family memories, worship God, and enjoy the great outdoors together!
Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Please register by Friday, July 17 using the button below.
Register
All-Church Backpacking Trip #1
Friday–Sunday, July 31–August 2 • Location TBD • $65/adult
Join the Park Wilderness crew and our Park Church family for some time in the woods, enjoying God's creation and building community. We'll plan the trip, prep the meals, and help you with gear you might not have.
Our route will be considered intermediate/moderate. Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Note that this trip will begin early on Friday morning, so please plan PTO on Friday as needed. Please register by Friday, July 24 using the button below.
Register
All-Church Backpacking Trip #2
Friday–Sunday, August 14–16 • Crater Lake / Lone Eagle Peak (Indian Peaks Wilderness) • $65/adult
Join the Park Wilderness crew and our Park Church family for some time in the woods, enjoying God's creation and building community. We'll plan the trip, prep the meals, and help you with gear you might not have.
Our route will be considered intermediate/moderate. Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Note that this trip will begin early on Friday morning, so please plan PTO on Friday as needed. Please register by Friday, August 7 using the button below.
Register
Leadville Camping Trip
Friday–Sunday, August 21–23 • Printer Boy Group Site (Leadville, CO) • $65/adult
Looking to spend time in God’s creation with our church family? Join us for a summer camping trip filled with fun activities, relaxation, and an organized schedule and menu!
This trip is for adults. If you're looking for a trip to bring kids to, please join us at one of our two family camping trips in July! Dogs are allowed on this trip. Please register by Friday, August 14 using the button below.
Register
Moderate Day Hike
Saturday, May 30 • Time TBD (Early Morning) • Evergreen Mountain
Join us as we connect with others at Park Church, build community in nature, and kick off the hiking season! This hike will be considered moderate difficulty. If you are looking for a different level, we have other hikes this summer that are considered easy or difficult.
Dogs are allowed on this day hike! Please RSVP by Saturday, May, 23 using the button below
RSVPMellow Sunset Hike
Saturday, June 6 • Time TBD (Likely Around 7pm) • Golden Area
Join us as we connect with others at Park Church, build community in nature, and watch the sunset together! This hike will be considered easy. If you are looking for a different level, we have other hikes this summer that are considered moderate or difficult.
Dogs are allowed on this day hike! Please RSVP by Saturday, May, 30 using the button below
RSVPDifficult Day Hike
Saturday, June 13 • Time TBD (Likely Early Morning) • Location TBD Based on Conditions
Join us as we connect with others at Park Church and build community in nature. This hike will be considered difficult. If you are looking for a different level, we have other hikes this summer that are considered easy or moderate.
Dogs are not allowed on this hike, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Please RSVP by Saturday, June 6 using the button below
RSVPWeekday 14er Hike
Thursday, September 17 • Time TBD (Likely Very Early Morning) • Mount Bierstadt
Join us as we connect with others at Park Church, build community in nature, and scale Bierstadt together. This hike will be considered difficult. If you are looking for a different level, we have other hikes this summer that are considered easy or moderate.
Dogs are not allowed on this hike, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Please RSVP by Thursday, September 10 using the button below
RSVPPaddleboarding
Saturday, June 20 • Time TBD (Morning) • Bear Creek Lake Park
Enjoy God's creation and time with others at Park Church out on the water.
Please note that we are not arranging rentals on your behalf, so if you need to rent or borrow a paddleboard or kayak, please plan accordingly. Rocky Mountain Paddleboard has rentals available for pickup on the lake: https://rockymtnpaddleboard.com/location/big-soda-lake. Also note that there is a $10 fee to drive into Bear Creek Lake Park. Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Please RSVP by Saturday, June 13 using the button below
RSVPCamping & Backpacking Trips
Family Camping Trip #1
Friday–Sunday, July 10–12 • Red Rocks Group Campground (Woodland Park, CO) • $65/adult, $5/Kid
We know that while many would like to go camping as a family, sometimes the hardest part is just making it happen! That’s why we’re organizing this trip with Park Wilderness—taking care of logistics, food, and some activities. Cost includes campsite and food (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast). We hope you can come and make family memories, worship God, and enjoy the great outdoors together!
Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Please register by Friday, July 3 using the button below.
Register
Women's Backpacking Trip
Friday–Sunday, July 17–19 • Location TBD • $65
Join the Park Wilderness crew and other Park Church women for some time in the woods, building community and enjoying God's creation. We'll plan the trip, prep the meals, and help you with gear you might not have.
Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Note that this trip will begin early on Friday morning, so please plan PTO on Friday as needed. Please register by Friday, July 3 using the button below.
Register
Family Camping Trip #2
Friday–Sunday, July 24–26 • Red Rocks Group Campground (Woodland Park, CO) • $65/adult, $5/Kid
We know that while many would like to go camping as a family, sometimes the hardest part is just making it happen! That’s why we’re organizing this trip with Park Wilderness—taking care of logistics, food, and some activities. Cost includes campsite and food (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast). We hope you can come and make family memories, worship God, and enjoy the great outdoors together!
Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Please register by Friday, July 17 using the button below.
Register
All-Church Backpacking Trip #1
Friday–Sunday, July 31–August 2 • Location TBD • $65/adult
Join the Park Wilderness crew and our Park Church family for some time in the woods, enjoying God's creation and building community. We'll plan the trip, prep the meals, and help you with gear you might not have.
Our route will be considered intermediate/moderate. Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Note that this trip will begin early on Friday morning, so please plan PTO on Friday as needed. Please register by Friday, July 24 using the button below.
Register
All-Church Backpacking Trip #2
Friday–Sunday, August 14–16 • Crater Lake / Lone Eagle Peak (Indian Peaks Wilderness) • $65/adult
Join the Park Wilderness crew and our Park Church family for some time in the woods, enjoying God's creation and building community. We'll plan the trip, prep the meals, and help you with gear you might not have.
Our route will be considered intermediate/moderate. Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Note that this trip will begin early on Friday morning, so please plan PTO on Friday as needed. Please register by Friday, August 7 using the button below.
Register
Leadville Camping Trip
Friday–Sunday, August 21–23 • Printer Boy Group Site (Leadville, CO) • $65/adult
Looking to spend time in God’s creation with our church family? Join us for a summer camping trip filled with fun activities, relaxation, and an organized schedule and menu!
This trip is for adults. If you're looking for a trip to bring kids to, please join us at one of our two family camping trips in July! Dogs are allowed on this trip. Please register by Friday, August 14 using the button below.
Register
Family Camping Trip #1
Friday–Sunday, July 10–12 • Red Rocks Group Campground (Woodland Park, CO) • $65/adult, $5/Kid
We know that while many would like to go camping as a family, sometimes the hardest part is just making it happen! That’s why we’re organizing this trip with Park Wilderness—taking care of logistics, food, and some activities. Cost includes campsite and food (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast). We hope you can come and make family memories, worship God, and enjoy the great outdoors together!
Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Please register by Friday, July 3 using the button below.
RegisterWomen's Backpacking Trip
Friday–Sunday, July 17–19 • Location TBD • $65
Join the Park Wilderness crew and other Park Church women for some time in the woods, building community and enjoying God's creation. We'll plan the trip, prep the meals, and help you with gear you might not have.
Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Note that this trip will begin early on Friday morning, so please plan PTO on Friday as needed. Please register by Friday, July 3 using the button below.
RegisterFamily Camping Trip #2
Friday–Sunday, July 24–26 • Red Rocks Group Campground (Woodland Park, CO) • $65/adult, $5/Kid
We know that while many would like to go camping as a family, sometimes the hardest part is just making it happen! That’s why we’re organizing this trip with Park Wilderness—taking care of logistics, food, and some activities. Cost includes campsite and food (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast). We hope you can come and make family memories, worship God, and enjoy the great outdoors together!
Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Please register by Friday, July 17 using the button below.
RegisterAll-Church Backpacking Trip #1
Friday–Sunday, July 31–August 2 • Location TBD • $65/adult
Join the Park Wilderness crew and our Park Church family for some time in the woods, enjoying God's creation and building community. We'll plan the trip, prep the meals, and help you with gear you might not have.
Our route will be considered intermediate/moderate. Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Note that this trip will begin early on Friday morning, so please plan PTO on Friday as needed. Please register by Friday, July 24 using the button below.
RegisterAll-Church Backpacking Trip #2
Friday–Sunday, August 14–16 • Crater Lake / Lone Eagle Peak (Indian Peaks Wilderness) • $65/adult
Join the Park Wilderness crew and our Park Church family for some time in the woods, enjoying God's creation and building community. We'll plan the trip, prep the meals, and help you with gear you might not have.
Our route will be considered intermediate/moderate. Dogs are not allowed on this trip, but are welcome on other trips this summer. Note that this trip will begin early on Friday morning, so please plan PTO on Friday as needed. Please register by Friday, August 7 using the button below.
RegisterLeadville Camping Trip
Friday–Sunday, August 21–23 • Printer Boy Group Site (Leadville, CO) • $65/adult
Looking to spend time in God’s creation with our church family? Join us for a summer camping trip filled with fun activities, relaxation, and an organized schedule and menu!
This trip is for adults. If you're looking for a trip to bring kids to, please join us at one of our two family camping trips in July! Dogs are allowed on this trip. Please register by Friday, August 14 using the button below.
Register