
Trailfest: VCMP
Sat, Sep 12
|Mighty Argo Cable Car
Dig. Ride. Give Back!


Time & Location
Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mighty Argo Cable Car, 2350 Riverside Dr, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA
Guests
About the event
Dig. Ride. Give Back!
Join us for a day of trail stewardship + riding in partnership with Hestra Gloves! We're bringing riders together to dig, ride, and give back to the trails that make our community special. We're aiming to make trail work more approachable and welcoming for first-timers. Learn from our expert trail crew members and connect with fellow riders.
SCHEDULE
Park in town (paid parking), or free parking at the Shelly/Quinn Baseball Fields. Please DO NOT park at the Argo.
Meet at the Argo Mercantile at 9:00 AM
9:30 AM: Ride the Mighty Argo Cable Car up to Miner's Point
9:45 - 1:30 PM Get diggin'! We will be working on our latest trail project at VCMP near the top of the park
2:00 PM Ride and hike at VCMP
2:30 PM - Post-dig party at Yards Taphouse
No experience needed!
WHAT TO BRING
Work Gloves will be provided by Hestra upon arrival!
Bike (helmet required)
Plenty of water (at least 2L)
Snacks/lunch
Closed toe shoes
Sunscreen
Hat
Weather appropriate layers
GETTING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN AFTER WORK
After we wrap up, you'll have four descent options:
• Hikers — Gondola ride down or hike down Rosa Gulch Trail
• Drop Shaft — blue/black flow
• Eureka — blue flow (easiest option)
QUESTIONS?
Reach out to Kacy at kacy@comba.org
