Day Trips

2011 Summer Day Trip Schedule

Here are the currently scheduled dates for day hikes for the 2011 season. We will update this schedule with information on hike destinations. We will also be adding more hikes to this calendar (and not just at the end of the schedule) as we add additional hike leaders. So be sure to check back!

Saturday, January 28 2012 — Jones Pass snowshoe
Sunday December 11 — location Boulder Valley Ranch
Sunday, December 4 — Green Mountain (Lakewood)
Sunday, November 20 — Doudy Draw
Sunday, November 13 — Ceran St. Vrain
Saturday, October 29 — Flying J Ranch Park
Sunday, October 23 — Anne White Trail
Saturday, October 8 — Betasso Preserve Loop
Sunday, September 25 — Flatirons Vista
Sunday, September 18 — Mt. Judge hike
Saturday, September 10 — Straight Creek

About our day hikes

Live By Living also offers free one-day hikes, snowshoe outings, and ski tours for cancer survivors and caregivers. Most of our day trips are along the Denver metro Front Range, but we sometimes go deeper into the mountains.

A number of studies have shown that exercise can benefit cancer survivors in many ways — improved self-esteem, greater strength, less fatigue, reduced risk of anxiety and depression, and improved quality of life. There is also emerging evidence that exercise may extend survival rates for breast and colon cancer survivors.

Our day trips offer a fun, supportive environment for cancer survivors to get exercise. But our hikes, snowshoe outings and ski tours do more than just get your blood flowing — they will help your spirit soar as you are surrounded by the beauty of Colorado’s mountains.

Live By Living Survivor hike Sunday January 22 — Marshall Mesa

Join us Sunday, January 22, for an EASY hike along Marshall Mesa, south of Boulder. This hike is approximately 3 miles long, with an elevation gain of about 300 feet. We’ll meet at 9:30 at the trailhead. We’ll be back by about 11:30 or 12:00. This trail is suitable for running shoes.

DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD: Drive south from Boulder on Broadway. Turn left at the intersection with Marshall Drive CO 170. Park on the right in the trailhead parking area for Marshall Mesa.

Be sure to bring:

1. hat/gloves

2. Extra clothing

3. Water

4. Trail snacks

5. Sunscreen/sunwear/lip balm/sunglasses

Dogs are allowed on this trail.

This hike will be led by longtime LBL participants Barb Schwendler and Dan Zack. If you need to cancel, please call them at 303-682-2426 no later than 8:00 the morning of the hike.

To sign up for this hike, fill out the form below and hit “send.” The form will go blank, and you should see a message that says yoru message was sent successfully. Click here to sign up for this trip
Betasso Preserve hike/snowshoe

Join us, Saturday February 18, for a MODERATE 3 mile hike/snowshoe at the Betasso Preserve, just west of Boulder. So, is it a hike or a snowshoe? Only Mother Nature knows for sure. But, we will provide all who sign up an update letting you know what kind of footwear you’ll need a few days before the event. We have snowshoes we can loan you if you need them.

This hike has gradual ups and downs dispersed throughout the loop. Saturdays are hiker-only days so no need to worry about dodging the mountain bikes.
MEETING TIME AND PLACE: We’ll meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Betasso Preserve trailhead. To get to the trailhead, take hwy 36 to Boulder (turns into 28th St. in town), and take a left on Canyon Blvd (1 block after Arapahoe). Note your mileage when you cross Broadway. From Broadway, you will drive through Boulder Canyon for about 5.2 miles until reaching Sugarloaf Rd on your right. After turning right on Sugarloaf Rd, take your next right on Betasso Rd. The entrance to the Preserve will be on your left; parking lot, shelter with picnic tables and bathrooms. We should be back to the trailhead by noon.
HIKE LEADER: Jason King will lead this hike.
CANCELLATIONS: There is unreliable cell phone coverage at the trailhead, so if you sign up and need to cancel, please call Jason by 9:00 at 303-819-8207.

DOGS: Leashed dogs are allowed on this hike.
Be comfortable, be safe! Be sure to bring:

1. Shell jacket (and pants)

2. Extra clothing (fleece, poly pro, wool top, hat and gloves). No cotton!

3. Water

4. Trail snacks/lunch

5. Boots with good traction. Yaktrax or similar ice grippers may be helpful. Or, just bring snowshoes.

6. Sunscreen/sunwear/lip balm/sunglasses
We can loan you snowshoes if you need them.
To sign up for this hike, please fill out the form below and hit “Send.” The form will go blank, and you should see a message that says your message was sent successfully.
Click here to sign up for this trip