Lakewood CO: Colorado Front Range Chapter, Green Mountain hike

This month, we will hike the Rooney Valley Trail at Green Mountain, located Lakewood just off C-470 and Alameda Parkway.

This is a moderate hike, with 830 feet of elevation gain over 4.5 miles that you’ll experience in three distinct phases. Going counter-clockwise, the first mile will take you through grasslands along the lower portion of the Rooney Valley trail on Green Mountain trail where you’ll gain about 100 feet of elevation. The next 2 miles is uphill on a single track trail with switchbacks where you’ll gain about 700 feet in elevation. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the Front Range. The 1.5 mile descent is along the fire road, portions of which can be steep (3 – 19% downhill grade).

Note: This is a multi-use trail system used by runners, hikers and mountain bikers.

To access the park, take the Alameda Parkway exit off C-470 (exit 2) and turn west toward the Dinosaur Ridge. Turn right on S Rooney Road (Colo 53) and park at the Rooney Road trailhead parking lot. There are bathrooms at the trailhead. Meet at the entrance barricade located right by the bathrooms.

As always, be sure to dress for conditions and bring water, a snack, a hat and sunscreen for the hike!

Remember: No dogs allowed, per the American Pilgrims policy.
Please be sure to sign up in case we need to change our plans due to the weather!

If you are a new pilgrim leaving on Camino in fall of 2025, be sure to request a “mini-shell” ceremony on the sign up form! (We ask for a Donativo for your shell, to help defray our costs. Thank you for your generosity.)

An optional post-hike gathering will take place at the Red Rocks Grill, 415 Bear Creek Avenue, Morrison.

What you Need to Know:
What: A 4.5 mile hike on the Rooney Valley trail on Green Mountain. See Trail map HERE
Where: William F. Hayden Green Mountain park. Parking at the Rooney Road Trailhead. Take the Alameda Parkway exit (exit 2) off C-470 and go west toward Dinosaur Ridge. Turn right on S Rooney Road; parking lot is about 1/2 mile north on your right.
When: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at 8:00 AM MDT
Cost: Nada, except what you buy for food and drink at the Red Rocks Grill!

Optional post hike meet-up at Red Rocks Grill, 415 Bear Creek Avenue, Morrison.
Sign up HERE
Questions About the Hike? Email ColoradoFrontRange@americanpilgrims.org