Participating in Headwaters Trails Alliance's fundraising and volunteer events is a great way to support the maintenance and enhancement of trails in Grand County, CO. By donating time or money to these events, people can help fund critical trail maintenance and improvement projects, as well as support the organization's educational and advocacy efforts.

Winter Park/Fraser  Continental Divide TrailGateway Community Celebration:

Save the date for the official Continental Divide Trail Gateway Community Celebration for Winter Park-Fraser! To celebrate the 8th designated Gateway Community in Colorado, come party with us during National Trails Day weekend from Thursday June 4th to Sunday June 7th with family friendly activities, educational events, inspirational films, special CDT giveaways and a fanale trail season kickoff party!

Schedule of events:

Thursday | June 4

Continental Divide Film Night: Trails of Life: A Continental Divide Trail Journey and other short films about the CDT
 Big Trout Brewing
 6:00–8:00 PM

Kick off the celebration with Headwaters Trails Alliance and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition and Big Trout Brewing Co. for an inspiring evening of films highlighting the beauty, challenges, and stories of the Continental Divide Trail. This is a part of Big Trout's Voices of the Valley Series and is a fundraiser for HTA.

Friday | June 5

Stars Above the Divide: Exclusive Stargazing Experience
 Top of Berthoud Pass
 8:00–10:00 PM

Experience the night sky like never before! Enjoy an informative presentation about stars, planets, and celestial wonders, followed by telescope viewing opportunities with multiple telescopes available for public use!

All Weekend Long

CDT Blaze Scavenger Hunt
 Confluence Park

Grab the family and explore the trail at your own pace as you search for CDT blazes and learn more about the Continental Divide Trail along the way.

Saturday | June 6

Guided Continental Divide Hike (weather permitting)
 Berthoud Pass
 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Join local guides for a scenic hike along a portion of the Continental Divide and learn about the trail's significance and surrounding landscape.

Community Celebration at Cooper Creek Square
 1:00–3:00 PM

Enjoy family-friendly booths, hands-on crafts, live music, and activities celebrating our new Gateway Community designation.

CDT Celebration Finale
 Hideaway Park Brewery
 3:00–6:00 PM

Wrap up the day with a special guest speaker, CDT-themed trivia, exciting raffle prizes, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts.

Sunday | June 7

Headwaters Trails Alliance Season Kickoff Party
 Vicious Cycle Brewing Company
 2:00–5:00 PM

Help us close out the weekend as we celebrate the start of another exciting trail season! Learn about upcoming HTA  projects, volunteer opportunities, community events, and ways to get involved in protecting and enhancing the trails we all enjoy. We'd love to celebrate with you as we kick off a new season of stewardship, adventure, and connection.

Regester for events HERE

A big thanks to Continental Divide Trail Coalition, HTA,   the Viking Lodge, the Winter-Park Fraser Chamber of Commerce, and all the community volunteers/partners for their support in making Grand County a special place for visitors to the Continental Divide landscape.

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the largest and most productive volunteer event of the year. Grand County, CO has the longest-running annual NPLD event in the country, 2026 marks our 32nd year! Volunteers get to choose from a variety of projects on public lands across Grand County. There are opportunities for every skill level. The day wraps up with a celebration at the Rendezvous Event Center in Winter Park which is open to volunteers and all other public lands lovers. Music, food and beverages are available. Project details will be available at a later date.

Progressive Ski and Tour de Pour are two events that combine outdoor recreation with fundraising. Participants ski and bike along Grand County Trails stopping at local businesses, restaurants, and bars along the way. These events make for a fun-filled evening that not only directly supports HTA but also some of our wonderful local businesses.

Tour de Pour: 2026 TBD

Progressive Ski: 2026 TBD

Colorado Public Lands Day and National Trails Day are two events that kick off our summer field season and give us a reason to celebrate our public lands. HTA usually hosts either training workshops or a trail project on these dates depending on early-season trail conditions. Participating in these events allows folks to give back to public lands and learn the basics of trail maintenance.

CO Public Lands Day: May 16th, 2026

National Trails Day: June 6th, 2026

Headwaters Trails Alliance Season Kickoff Party is an annual event where we gather and celebrate the start of our summer field season. Any and all trail advocates are invited as we highlight the season's upcoming projects, share ideas, and have a drink or two. Join us at Vicious Cycle Brewing to celebrate the start of Summer.

Season Kickoff: 2026 TBD

Colorado Gives Day is an annual event that encourages people to support local nonprofits by making online donations. By donating to Headwaters Trails Alliance on this day, people can help ensure that the organization has the resources it needs to continue advocating for the preservation and responsible use of the Grand County trail system.

CO Gives Day: December 9th, 2025

In addition to donating, folks can also get involved by volunteering their time to Headwaters Trails Alliance projects. By working together, we can ensure that the Grand County trail system remains accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for generations to come.