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The nonprofit steward of public lands in Southern Colorado. Check us out at www.rmfi.org.

You can find our 40 Years of Discovery Guidebook here:https://www.rmfi.org/sites/default/files/hero_content/files/40%20Years%20of%20Discovery%20-%20PDF%20Guidebook.pdf

06/05/2026

Join RMFI at Goat Patch Brewing on National Trails Day, June 6 from 3:30–6:30 PM for the Shelf Road Trails Fundraiser. An afternoon of good beer, good people, and real impact alongside our Title Sponsor CityROCK

Funding for trail maintenance is shrinking, but the work doesn’t stop. Every dollar raised goes directly to keeping Shelf Road’s climbing access trails safe, sustainable, and maintained.

What to expect:

A chance to win giveaways! Guided trips, gym passes & more from CityROCK, Front Range Climbing Company Gripstone Climbing - Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Alpine School, and The Colorado Climbing Company

Challenge games & prizes
Great beer + community
A chance to make an impact at the crags we all love

RMFI has been caring for these trails since 1991, we remain committed to caring for the trails at Shelf Road.

Shelf Road Trails Fundraiser
Saturday, June 6
3:30-6:30 pm
Goat Patch Brewing Company - Lincoln Center
👉 Come hang, support the trails, and be part of caring for Shelf!

06/04/2026

RMFI had a little extra help this morning in Garden of the Gods! Our Trails Project Manager brought her kiddo out to lend a hand with some rock steps. Between full buckets and plenty of laughs, this honorary assistant crew leader made it a morning to remember out on the trails!

06/03/2026

Climb here? Help support the trails to your crag. 🧗‍♂️

Join RMFI at Goat Patch Brewing on National Trails Day, June 6 from 3:30–6:30 PM for the Shelf Road Trails Fundraiser. An afternoon of good beer, good people, and real impact alongside our Title Sponsor CityROCK.

Funding for trail maintenance is shrinking, but the work doesn’t stop. Every dollar raised goes directly to keeping Shelf Road’s climbing access trails safe, sustainable, and maintained.

What to expect:

A chance to win giveaways! Guided trips, gym passes & more from CityROCK, Front Range Climbing Co, Gripstone, Pikes Pea Alpine School, and Colorado Climbing Company.

Challenge games & prizes

Great beer + community

A chance to make an impact at the crags we all love

RMFI has been caring for these trails since 1991, we remain committed to caring for the trails at Shelf Road.

Shelf Road Trails Fundraiser
Saturday, June 6
3:30-6:30 pm
Goat Patch Brewing Company - Lincoln Center

👉 Come hang, support the trails, and be part of caring for Shelf!

06/01/2026

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who joined RMFI this weekend, you accomplished some amazing work!

From tread maintenance on Mid Columbine in North Cheyenne Cañon with , to rock step repairs in Garden of the Gods, and new trail building in Black Canyon Open Space in Manitou, these volunteers made an impact!

05/26/2026

⚒ This Saturday! ⚒

Join RMFI and Pikes Peak APEX for a hands-on day of trail stewardship on the Mid Columbine Trail! As race day approaches, we’re working together to repair and improve a few sections of Mid Columbine to ensure a safe, sustainable, and enjoyable experience for racers and recreationists alike!

Whether you’re racing in the Pikes Peak APEX, love riding in the Cañon, or just want to join in, we'd love to have you there. No prior trail work experience is necessary; our crew will provide tools, instruction, and guidance. Come be part of the effort to keep Mid Columbine in top shape and ready for race day!

Register for this volunteer day here: https://www.rmfi.org/civicrm-event/2631

05/25/2026

We had a wonderful weekend with some seriously awesome volunteers! The Coronado, Manitou, and Palmer High School mountain bike teams joined us at Red Rock Canyon to tackle tread maintenance on the Ft. Hayes Trail. Thank you for giving back to our trails and spending part of your weekend with us!

We also had volunteers out in Manitou helping build new trail at Black Canyon Open Space. It was such a fun day making progress in this new open space with all of you!

05/22/2026

Big news from Manitou Springs!

Our crews have kicked off work at the new Black Canyon Open Space, and we couldn’t be more excited to start building trail on this stunning property. Rain or shine, the crews are out there getting it done!

05/15/2026

RMFI crews have been hard at work! One crew has been in North Cheyenne Cañon, tackling projects throughout the park. They have worked on Mt. Muscoco, Spring Creek, and Upper Columbine—with plenty of work still to be done.

They recently finished repairing a section at the top of Upper Columbine that had become severely eroded, narrowing the trail and destabilizing the slope below it. Crews worked with volunteers to reestablish a wider trail tread while the crews installed a rock retaining wall to help stabilize this section of the trail.

05/14/2026

🌟 Meet Carrie! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Carrie as the Pikes Peak Outdoors Lead Ambassador.

Originally from Chicago, Carrie’s love for animals started at her city’s free zoo and grew into a career in zoo conservation, including time as an Animal Keeper at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

After nearly a decade, she shifted her focus to protecting the outdoor spaces she calls home in Colorado. She’s since worked as the Colorado State Advocate for Leave No Trace and Palmer Land Conservancy, helping people connect with and care for the outdoors.

Welcome, Carrie! 🌄

05/11/2026

Love climbing at Shelf Road? Grab a pint, support the trails you love, and be part of the community that supports Shelf Road!

Help keep the trails accessible, sustainable, and maintained! Come out to Goat Patch Brewing on National Trails Day for a fun afternoon supporting RMFI's trail maintenance efforts at Shelf Road. We’ll have giveaways, challenge games, and more—plus great beer and even better company.

Funding for continued trail maintenance at Shelf Road has become limited due to reduced federal resources. RMFI needs your help to maintain climbing access—every dollar goes directly to boots-on-the-ground work on Shelf Road’s climbing access trails.

Address

1485 Garden Of The Gods Road Suite 140
Colorado Springs, CO
80907

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17194717736

Website

http://www.rmfi.org/

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