What we’re about
Welcome to the Loveland Mountain Club MEMBERS ONLY Meetup group. We are a well established club that was started over 47 years ago by Jim Disney, in beautiful Loveland, Colorado. We host at least 3 hikes/week, ranging from easy urban strolls to strenuous mountain hikes. We also host some paved trail bike rides and some flat-water kayak or paddleboard paddles. We also offer an occasional backpack trip or overnight hiking trips. We are a volunteer led and managed club; there are about 175 people in our club.
If you are a member of the Loveland Mountain Club, this is where you can sign up for events!
If you are not a member of the club, please visit www.lovelandmountainclub.org and check out our website. Membership applications can be found under the Members tab.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Chasm Lake Hike (B)Needs location
- Hike description: This challenging 8.5-mile round trip hike starts at the Long's peak trailhead at 9405 ft. We'll gain approx. 2500 ft in elevation during this easy to moderate paced hike, attaining 11,823 ft. There generally is a small snowfield crossing above Peacock pool and a vertical rock scramble the last couple of hundred feet. But the payoff of the views of the diamond face of Long's peak and the crystal-clear waters of Chasm Lake are worth it. Anticipate an early start as most of this hike will be in the alpine, above tree line.
- Hike length, starting elevation, elevation gain: Hike length 8.5 miles, starting elevation 9400 ft, approx. 2500 feet elevation gain, attaining 11,823 feet.
- Meetup Location: JAX West a little before 6:00 am. Round trip distance to Long’s Peak trailhead is about 70 miles, so ride share will be $7 per person.
- Lateness: We will wait only 5 minutes for late arrivals at the meetup location. Please allow extra time to get to the meetup location by the stated meetup time.
- Hike Pace: This hike will be at an easy to moderate pace (2-3 miles per hour). We hike as a group and will stop at appropriate spots, as needed, along the way for water, snacks, lunch, photos, etc.
- Things to Bring: Water, snacks, lunch, appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, hiking poles (if you use them).
- Weather Forecast: See the forecast for the Long's Peak trail area https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.7462304247757&lon=-105.540157897168 Any changes to the hike due to weather conditions will be communicated on Meetup.
- Cancellation of Hike: Hikes are always subject to date/time change or cancellation due to weather, trail conditions or closures, or other unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified if the hike is cancelled for any reason.
- Required Waiver: If you have not already done so, you must sign the LMC waiver available on our website (see below) prior to this hike. Copies will be available at the meetup location, or you may print, sign, and bring with you a form available at this link: https://lovelandmountainclub.org/images/Forms/2024application-renewal-waiver.pdf. If you choose to sign the waiver on the day of hike, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike on time. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you can perform this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.
- Covid Protocol: Fully Covid vaccinated hikers only for carpooling. At the hike leader's discretion, non-vaccinated hikers may meet at the trailhead. Please contact the hike leader to discuss this matter.
- Red Mountain Geology HikeRed Mountain Open Space, Wellington, CO
Red Mountain Geology Hike
Thursday, August 7: Red Mountain (A) This hike is at Red Mountain Open Space and will be led by Geologist Mike Kendrick who will be our speaker and give a one-hour presentation on the same topic at the August 4 Loveland Mountain Club meeting. Red Mountain showcases iron-rich red clay buttes and white sand pyramid cliffs, with layered and swirling rock patterns. The route includes Bent Rock Trail and an out-and-back section of Ruby Wash Trail. Mileage is 8 miles with elevation gain of approximately 960 feet. Limit is 10 hikers. Rideshare will be $7. Fully Covid vaccinated hikers only for carpooling. At the hike leader’s discretion, non-vaccinated hikers may meet at the trailhead. To join, sign-up on Meet-up App, or contact Danielle Brown at draker55@yahoo.com1. Hikes are always subject to date/time change or cancellation due to weather, trail conditions or closures, or other unforeseen circumstances. We hike as a group and hike at a moving pace to be determined. Everyone is expected to wait at all intersections & periodically otherwise so that no one is left behind or hiking on their own for safety purposes. We will break at an appropriate spot & will stop as needed along the way for water, snacks, photos, etc.
2. Directions to carpool meeting points:
If you live in Loveland--Meet at JAX parking lot at 7 am
MapIf you live in Fort Collins--Meet at JJ's gas station at 7:20 am
MapGoogle map pin to Red Mountain Open Space: Map
3. We wait 5 minutes for late arrivals…but no longer as that is inconsiderate to those arriving timely. So please allow extra time to get to the trailhead.
4. IMPORTANT: This is a participate at your own risk event! Life is risky. I am not a professional guide and am simply hosting this event. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are capable of performing this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.
5. NO SHOWS: If you are a no-show to 3 hikes, you will be on “Probation” with this meetup group. So please change your RSVP to “not going” if you are unable to make it. Probation means you can only sign up one day ahead, if the hike is not full.
6. WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Water, snacks, layers of clothing, good hiking shoes/boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, gloves, hiking poles (if you find them helpful), and anything else you deem essential. (Extra water for this hot, dry, exposed area. Very little shade will be available.)
7. WEATHER: Re Mountain Weather forecast: HERE
8. REQUIRED WAIVER: If you have not already done so, you must sign the LMC waiver ON OUR WEBSITE prior to this hike. I will have copies at the trailhead that you can sign or you may print, sign, and bring it with you from the following website: https://lovelandmountainclub.org/images/Forms/2024application-renewal-waiver.pdf If you choose to sign at the trailhead, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike on time.
