Join us for a fun-filled youth hiking day exploring local trails, learning outdoor skills, and connecting with nature. This guided adventure includes games, nature observation, and plenty of fresh mountain air!

Session 1:

• Date: Monday, Octover 5
• Time: 8:30am-3:00pm
• Ages: 9-14
• Cost: $15
• Location: Meet at the Field House
• Registration code: EOHike

Session 2:

• Date: Monday, Octover 19
• Time: 8:30am-3:00pm
• Ages: 9-14
• Cost: $15
• Location: Meet at the Field House
• Registration code: EOHike

This course introduces beginners to essential backpacking skills through three training sessions. Participants will then apply their new skills during an overnight backpacking trip. No experience necessary, all gear included. Adult required to attend on the overnight trip.

Skill days: Thursdays, August 20-Sept 3, 4:00-6:30pm

Overnight trip: Saturday, September 5, 10:00am - Sunday, September 6, 3:30pm

Ages: 9-14

Cost: $50/participant

Location: Skill days at the Flex Rec, overnight trip location to be determined

Registration code: EOHike

Discover the magic of combining creativity and the outdoors in this art and nature workshop with the Montrose Center for the Arts. Young artists will explore nearby trails to gather natural materials, then return indoors to transform their findings into original, nature-inspired artwork.

Session 1: Friday, October 16 - 9:00am-2:00pm
Session 2: Saturday, October 24 - 9:00am-2:00pm

Ages: 9-14

Cost: $25/day

Location: Meet at Rec Center

Registration Code: EOArt

Join MRD for a fun-filled hiking day where kids can explore local trails, discover nature, and enjoy active time outdoors with friends. Get out and enjoy that fresh spring weather! Each hike will include side activities and educational aspects. Transportation provided by MRD.

Informational emails will be sent out a couple days in advance of each hike. 

Check back this winter for Spring Break 2027 hiking days!

Join our peak-summiting hiking club for teens to explore and conquer local mountains and stand on top of peaks most people only see from town. Program will include mountain safety, fitness, and skills like scrambling and route finding. Participants should have some hiking experience.

Days: Mondays, July 20-August 10

Time: 7:00am-5:00pm - Times will vary depending on the length and difficulty of the hike, drive time, and other topics to be covered throughout the day. 

Ages: 13-18

Cost: $40/person

Meeting Location: Flex Rec - 1309 Mayfly Dr

Registration Code: EOHike

From interactive workshops to nature excursions, participants explore outdoor activity, conservation, and environmental stewardship in this hiking-based educational club.

Days: Tuesdays, July 14-28

Time: 8:30am-3:30pm

Ages: 10-14

Cost: $65/person

Meeting Location: Flex Rec - 1309 Mayfly Dr

Registration Code: EOClubs

A great opportunity for your kids to make new friends and enjoy the great outdoors. Pack a lunch and bring snacks and water and MRD will provide transportation.

Check us out next spring to see Summer 2027's offerings!