River floats, trail rides, climbs, group runs, and meetups across Salida, Buena Vista, and the Arkansas Valley — find something to show up to this week.
Buena Vista Singletrack Coalition
Wednesdays, 5:30–8pm · summer · volunteer trail maintenance at rotating BV sites
Rotating Buena Vista trailheads (Midland, River Park, Turtle Rock & more)
Weekly evening dig nights that rotate among BV trailheads — repairing erosion, clearing debris, trimming overgrowth. Check the BVSC events page for the week’s location.
Every other Thursday, 5:30–7:30pm · May–September · light-duty weeknight trail maintenance
Rotating Salida-area trailheads (see SMT calendar)
Smaller after-work sessions — raking, clearing drains, opening corridor. Tools and training provided; confirm which Thursday and which trailhead on the SMT calendar.
Saturdays, 8am–2pm · April–October · volunteer trail-building days, tools & lunch provided
Rotating Salida-area trailheads (see SMT calendar)
The big weekend work parties on the trails right out of Salida — no experience required, all skill levels welcome. A great way to meet the local riding and hiking community (Salida is a 2026 IMBA Trail Town).
Buena Vista Singletrack Coalition
Saturday mornings, 7am · summer · ~12–15 mile group ride from the BV trailhead
A community singletrack ride that meets early to beat the heat; pace and route vary. Confirm the current meeting spot and start time via BVSC before heading out.
Arkansas Valley Audubon Society
Fourth Saturday of the month, 8am · all ages & abilities welcome
Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center–River Campus, Pueblo (chapter outings)
The nearest Audubon chapter for the Arkansas corridor; its regular outings are based in the Pueblo area (a drive from Salida/BV) but its territory spans the valley. Check the chapter site for any Chaffee-County field trips and current outing details.
Mondays, 4:30pm · year-round · free weekly group run, split into pace groups
7000 Feet Running Company, 140 W 1st St, Salida
The valley’s flagship weekly run — going strong for 5-plus years and split into two groups so all abilities have company. Starts and ends at 7000 Feet. (The club’s website is occasionally offline; the run itself is well-established — confirm seasonal start times via the club Facebook.)
Buena Vista Singletrack Coalition
First Monday of the month, 5:30pm · open to the public
Casa del Rio Community Room, Buena Vista
Monthly public meeting — the place to get involved in BV trail advocacy and planning. Email the coalition to confirm before attending.
One email a week with Salida’s upcoming outdoor lineup. Free, and unsubscribe anytime.
Groups whose schedule rotates or is seasonal — check the source for the next date.
Seasonal weekly shop runs · all paces & distances · sometimes ending at a local brewery
7000 Feet Running Company, 140 W 1st St, Salida
The shop runs its own free group runs that change season to season (e.g. a spring Wednesday run ending at a local brewery for a discounted pint). Check the shop’s Instagram for the current day and time.
Year-round · group trail runs & a local race series on the Arkansas Hills & valley trails
Salida & Buena Vista area trails
Beyond the Monday road run, the club organizes trail runs and a club race series throughout the year on the trail systems right out of town — check the club Facebook for the current calendar.
April–October · volunteer work days on the non-motorized, multi-use trails hikers use daily
Arkansas Hills, S-Mountain & Methodist Mountain trailheads, Salida
SMT’s trails are multi-use — the same singletrack and gulch trails hikers and trail runners love right out of town. Their ShinDig/MiniDig work days are an easy, social way for hikers to give back; see the SMT calendar for dates.
Seasonal · regular road, gravel & mountain group rides across Chaffee County
The club covers roadies, gravel grinders, and casual riders alike; ride days and meeting spots are posted on the club site and Facebook — check there for the current schedule.
Seasonal shop rides · incl. a women’s group ride during Salida Bike Fest (September)
Absolute Bikes, 330 W Sackett Ave, Salida
Upcoming group rides are announced on the shop’s Instagram and Facebook; a women’s group ride runs as part of the annual September Salida Bike Fest.
Year-round indoor climbing · bouldering, top-rope, lead & auto-belay · day passes & memberships
BV Rocks Climbing Gym, 620 Antero Circle, Buena Vista
The area’s only indoor wall — the community gathering point for climbers, especially in winter. Check bvpeakfitness.com for current hours, day-pass rates, and any clinics or climb nights.
Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Seasonal · chapter meetings, fly-tying, conservation work days & education events
The local Trout Unlimited chapter (300-plus members) — meetings, fly-tying, river restoration, and education on the Gold Medal Arkansas. See the chapter calendar for dates.
Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Seasonal · women-only clinics, fly-tying & fly-shop tours for all ability levels
The chapter’s women’s program — activities designed to build confidence in fly fishing for women of all levels. Registration is required per event; contact flygalscpctu@gmail.com.
River season · intro & on-the-water fly-fishing classes and guided trips
ArkAnglers shops, Salida & Buena Vista
The valley’s flagship fly shop offers learn-to-fly-fish classes and guided trips on the Arkansas; class schedule varies by season — contact the shop.
River season (set dates) · roll clinics & whitewater kayak courses for all abilities
Salida or Buena Vista whitewater park, Arkansas River
ACA-certified instruction from the valley’s longtime paddle school — from your first roll to advanced whitewater. Courses run on set dates (e.g. roll-focused clinics in June and July); check the kayak-school page for the season’s calendar.