Sober Outdoors Hike at the Paint Mines
🌄 Sober Outdoors Hike at the Paint Mines
📅 Saturday, April 26, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Paint Mines Interpretive Park, Calhan, CO
🎟️ FREE (Donations are highly encouraged & deeply appreciated!)
✨ You're Invited to Explore One of Colorado's Hidden Gems — Sober!
We’re heading out to Paint Mines Interpretive Park, one of Colorado’s most visually stunning and geologically unique spaces — and we’d love for you to join us!
From vibrant hoodoos to layers of vividly colored clay, this otherworldly trail system is packed with natural beauty and rich cultural history. The Paint Mines are named for their use by Indigenous peoples who collected the colorful clays for pottery and ceremonial paint. Today, the park is a protected and peaceful space, perfect for reflecting, connecting, and soaking in the wonder of nature — sober.
This guided community hike is completely free, but registration is required and spots tend to fill fast. Our last several events have reached capacity well in advance — if you’re interested, don’t wait to sign up!
🗓️ Event Details
Date & Time: Saturday, April 26th | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hike Level: Easy to moderate, ~3.5 miles, with plenty of time to explore, connect, and take photos
Meeting Spot: Look for the white Sober Outdoors flag in the main parking lot – that’s our meet-up point!
🚗 Logistics & Reminders
Registration is REQUIRED – no drop-ins, please! This helps us ensure everyone is safe, accounted for, and has the best possible experience.
Carpooling is encouraged. The event host will have 3–4 extra seats available – let us know during registration if you’d like a ride.
Bring water, weather-appropriate layers, and sturdy shoes – the trails are gorgeous but can be uneven.
Dogs are not allowed at this park, so please plan accordingly.
💚 Why We Offer Free Events — and How You Can Help
At Sober Outdoors, we believe deeply that connection to nature and community shouldn’t come with a price tag — especially for people navigating recovery, rediscovering themselves, or seeking deeper meaning through the outdoors.
That’s why we keep our over 90% of our events 100% free to attend.
But creating these experiences isn't free for us. Every hike, camping trip, workshop, and group outing is made possible through the generous support of our community — and people like you.
If you’re in a position to give, we humbly and enthusiastically encourage you to donate in one of two ways:
During event registration – just add a donation when you sign up!
Right now, through our Giving Page: Give Here
Your contribution helps cover:
Permits and park fees
Safety and communication gear
Event materials
Insurance
Staff and volunteer coordination
Outreach to help others find this community
Even $5 makes a difference — and if you’re able to give more, your support helps keep this movement strong and growing.
💡 We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible. EIN: 99-1666001
🌱 Want to Go All-In with Sober Outdoors? Become a Community Member!
If you’ve been to a few of our events and want to deepen your connection to the Sober Outdoors community — it’s time to become a Member!
Community Membership is for people who believe in what we’re doing and want to play a bigger role in sustaining it. It’s also the best way to get the most out of your time with us.
As a Member, you’ll get: ✅ Unlimited free access to all events (priority registration!)
✅ Exclusive Members-Only gatherings, gear swaps & virtual meetups
✅ Discounts on SO merch
✅ A private community space online
✅ Special seasonal gifts
✅ The joy of knowing you're helping this community thrive
🙌 Let’s Hike, Heal, and Build Something Beautiful — Together!
REGISTER BELOW!
Whether you’re early in your recovery, sober-curious, long-time alcohol-free, or simply looking for deeper connection and purpose — you are welcome here. We believe the outdoors is one of the most powerful tools for healing, clarity, and joy. And doing it in the company of people who get it? That’s where the magic happens.
Sign up early, spread the word, and we’ll see you on the trail at the Paint Mines.
Let’s keep showing the world how powerful sober living can be. 🌄💚