• With an elevation of 5,280 feet, it may take some time for you to be acclimated enough to hike in Denver, Colorado. Denver offers wooded trails, introductory hikes and more difficult mountain trails. Hiking clubs introduce hikers to other hikers and offer guides and training while allow you to build friendships with fellow hikers.
  
  

Happy Hikers Hiking Club

• As of 2010, this hiking club costs $20 annually and is only open to adult members. No children or pets are allowed on the walks. Hikers usually meet at a Denver-area park-and-rides and ride together to the hike location. A carpool fee of 7 cents for each mile is paid to the driver. The Happy Hikers Hiking Club offers a variety of hikes each month. Hikes are rated based on distance, starting elevation, highest elevation and trail hazards.
  
  The Happy Hikers Hiking Club
  
  Denver, CO
  
  happyhikersclub.org
  
  

Colorado Mountain Mamas

• Founded in 2003, by Joy Opp, this Denver metro-area hiking club is exclusive to mothers and children under the age of 5. As of 2010, annual unlimited hiking is $65 and punch cards can be purchased for $25 or $45. Hikes are in four groups: hiking with newborn to 2 years, hiking with children 2 to 5 years, mountain biking with children and stroller walks with children.
  
  Colorado Mountain Mamas
  
  46 Hillside Drive
  
  Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
  
  303-463-9530
  
  cmc.org
  
  

Colorado Mountain Club

• The Denver Chapter of this club offers hikes on a weekly basis, with costs for each hike split between the hikers participating. Other activities sponsored by the club include concerts, education and social gatherings. The Colorado Mountain Club also operates a library and learning center devoted to mountaineering.
  
  Colorado Mountain Club
  
  710 10th St.
  
  Golden, CO 80439
  
  cmc.org