Denver Fun Young Adults 20s to 40s

Ready to swap the couch for the court and make some awesome new friends?
Whether you’re a total beginner who just bought a paddle, an intermediate looking for a regular crew, or a seasoned expert ready to show off your spin, this is your spot. Every Wednesday night, we’re gathering for casual, social, and fun pickleball. No pressure, no judgment—just good vibes and great games.

### 📍 Where to Find Us

• Location: Southpark Pickleball Complex
• Address: 400 W County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (Easy to find on GPS)
• Exact Spot: Look for Zhen and a group of friendly people holding paddles near the courts or under the shade structures! Read comments to see what courts we are on.
• Text Zhen @ +19706319482 if you have any questions

### 🕒 When

• Every Friday Night!
• Come when you can, leave when you must.

### 👟 What to Expect

• 19 Outdoor Courts: Plenty of space to play. Courts 18 & 19 are drop-in play, stack paddle play
• All Skill Levels Welcome: We love mixing beginners and intermediates to keep it social, but we can also set up competitive games for the experts.
• Open Rotation: We’ll rotate players after games so everyone gets a chance to play and meet new people.
• First-Come, First-Served: The courts are public and unreserved, so flexibility is the name of the game!

### 🎒 What to Bring

• [ ] Your Paddle (If you don't have one, message us—someone might have a spare! I usually have a spare)
• [ ] Water / Hydration
• [ ] Sunscreen & Hat (Safety first!)
• [ ] A Good Attitude
• [ ] Snacks to Share with Friends and Socialize

> ⚠️ Quick Note: There’s no official court sign-up needed—just show up! However, please RSVP here so we can track rough numbers and know how many courts to claim.

Got questions? Drop a comment or message Zhen directly. See you on the courts! 🏓☀️

🥾 Trail Time | Summer Summit 🌄 is a bi-weekly social hike series focused on staying active, building community, and progressively building endurance through HARD hikes (approximately 2,000–2,800 ft of elevation gain).

Come solo or bring a friend (just include them in your RSVP).

✨ We create the space — you bring the energy!

📍 THIS WEEK'S HIKE

Woods Mountain via Watrous Gulch • starts at ~10,300 ft • ~6.4 mi • ~2,644 ft gain • 12,944 ft summit • Out & Back • ~5–6 hrs

Expect steep sections throughout the climb, especially as we approach Woods Mountain, along with open alpine and ridgeline travel. There is no technical scrambling required, but come prepared for a HARD, high-altitude hike.

🗺️ AllTrails:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/colorado/watrous-gulch-to-herman-gulch-via-ridgeline?u=i&sh=cvy7wi

📲 Navigation & Buddy System: If hiking faster or slower than the main group, download the AllTrails route for offline use before the hike and stay with at least one other hiker. Please do not hike alone.

⚠️ Main Route: Our main group will follow the AllTrails route approximately 3.2 miles to Woods Mountain, summit, and retrace our route back to the trailhead.

🏃 FASTER HIKER OPTION

Faster hikers can continue past Woods Mountain and complete the full ridgeline loop.

🔥 ~9.1 mi • ~3,051 ft gain • Woods Mountain + Mt. Machebeuf • high point ~12,944 ft

The full loop includes less-defined ridgeline travel and is optional depending on weather and timing. ⛰️💪

🥾 Boots hit the trail: 7 AM
🐶 Dogs: Allowed (on leash)
🚻 Restrooms: Porta potty near trailhead
🥾 Hiking poles: Strongly recommended
🥪 Bring plenty of water, electrolytes, snacks, or a bagged lunch for our recharge break.

🚗 CARPOOL (Due to Limited Trailhead Parking)

📍 Meet by the green benches near Section DD at Wooly Mammoth Park & Ride.