GORP Act Trailhead Community Social

Join the Western Slope Conservation Center (WSCC) and High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) for a fun, informative outdoor gathering! The GORP Act Trailhead Community Social takes place on Friday, August 21st, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Horse Ranch Park Trailhead off Kebler Pass Road.

This community event offers a chance to explore a GORP (Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection) Act landscape in person, get your conservation questions answered, and connect with fellow public lands enthusiasts. At 10:30 AM, WSCC Public Lands Committee Chairperson Mike Burkley will lead a short, all-levels hike along the scenic Dark Canyon Trail. Attendees can pick up complimentary campaign merchandise (including t-shirts and hats) and enjoy cold refreshments and fresh GORP mix!

Schedule of Events

• 10:00 AM: Event Begins & Socializing (Merchandise pickup & Q&A)

• 10:30 AM: All-Levels Guided Hike on Dark Canyon Trail (Led by Mike Burkley)

• 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Refreshments, GORP mix, and community discussions

Event Details

• When: Friday, August 21, 2026

• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Where: Horse Ranch Park Trailhead, Kebler Pass Road https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/recreation/horse-ranch-park-dispersed-paonia-rd

• Cost: FREE

• Host Organizations: Western Slope Conservation Center & High Country Conservation Advocates

• Learn More: Visit GORP Act Information