Cancer Walk

The HRRMC Foundation is excited to announce the return of the annual Cancer Walk on Saturday, April 29 at 9 a.m.

First established in 2018, the HRRMC Cancer Walk brings community members together, through their shared experiences with cancer. This year’s Cancer Walk proceeds will go towards continued wellness and fitness programs for HRRMC oncology patients.

On April 29, day-of registration will open at 8 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9 a.m., outside of the Outpatient Pavilion on HRRMC’s main campus at 1000 Rush Drive in Salida.

Refreshments and breakfast burritos will be available for purchase prior to the event starting. Walkers will follow the path from HRRMC up to the golf course and back down to the HRRMC Pavilion, where the event will conclude with stretching and a closing ceremony.

Registration

Registration is $35 per person, and free for cancer survivors. Register online at https://dsnp.co/ESfjAC or call (719) 530-2205.

For those who cannot attend the in-person event, or wish to walk independently, they may do so anytime leading up to the community event on April 29. HRRMC will provide recommended walking trails in and around the communities of Salida, Buena Vista, Fairplay, Saguache and Westcliffe for a variety of skill levels.

Share your Cancer Walks with us!

Take a photo or video on your walk(s), and e-mail them to info@hrrmc.net. We will share these on our Facebook and Instagram accounts, as well as this page!

2023 Cancer Walk Sponsors

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors who support HRRMC and our community!

Hi Valley Supply

Recommended trails

If you would like to participate on your own before the in-person event, you can walk on any trails you prefer. However, we're including several routes below for those looking to try a new trail. There are short and longer recommended walks to choose from.

Salida:

Monarch Spur Trail | View Map
Length: 1.8 miles one-way, from Arkansas River to Loyal Duke dog park
ADA accessible: Yes
Level of difficulty: Easy

HRRMC Hospital Trail
Length: 0.8 mile loop
ADA accessible: No
Level of difficulty: Easy

Franz Lake Trail | View Map
Length: 0.8 mile loop
ADA accessible: No
Level of difficulty: Easy

Sands Lake Trail | View Map
Length: 0.4 mile loop
ADA accessible: No
Level of difficulty: Easy

^{Please note that we have received express permission from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife to temporarily use the walking paths along Sands Lake and Franz Lake in Salida from 4/1/23 - 4/30/23 for Cancer Walk participants. These walking paths can typically only be used with a valid hunting or fishing license or SWA pass. If you enjoy this area, please consider purchasing one of these passes, the proceeds of which go towards maintaining these state wildlife areas.}

Buena Vista:

Bridge-to-Bridge Trail | View Map
Length: 1.5 mile loop
ADA accessible: No
Level of difficulty: Easy

Main Street walk | View Map
Length: 1.0 mile loop
ADA accessible: Yes
Level of difficulty: Easy

Westcliffe:

Bluff Walking Path | View Map
Length: 0.3 miles one-way
ADA accessible: Yes
Level of difficulty: Easy

Venable Creek Trail to waterfall | View Map
Length: 4 miles round-trip; out-and-back
ADA accessible: No
Level of difficulty: Moderate

Saguache:

Town of Saguache Walking Tour | View Map
Length: Varies
ADA accessible: Yes
Level of difficulty: Easy