History Hikes are monthly outdoor programs exploring Aurora’s past at relevant sites. Hikes last 1–2 hours on easy terrain and cost $4 for May–September and $5 in October. Registration required.

Fitzsimons Army Hospital to CU  
Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. 
General’s Park (1561 N Quentin St, Aurora, CO 80045) 
Explore the changing history of the Fitzsimons/Anschutz campus on a two-mile paved walk. 
Registration link coming soon.

Birding 101 and Jewell Wetlands History  
Saturday, June 6 at 8:30 a.m. 
Jewell Wetlands (13005 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO 80012)
Learn basic birding skills and the history of Jewell Wetlands on a one-mile guided walk in partnership with Denver Audubon. 
Registration link coming soon.

Colfax: A Road Through Time  
Saturday, July 18 at 4 p.m. 
Centennial House (1671 Galena St, Aurora, CO 80010) 
Walk from Original Aurora to Colfax Avenue and discover how the corridor has evolved from the trolley era to today. 
Registration link coming soon.

The Smoky Hill Trail  
Saturday, August 8 at 7:30 a.m.
Pronghorn Natural Area (27800 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80018)
Experience the landscape that greeted 1860s westward travelers on the Smoky Hill (Starvation) Trail. 
Registration link coming soon.

DeLaney Farm  
Saturday, September 19 at 3:30 p.m.
DeLaney Farm (170 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80017)
Find out what drew the Gullys, DeLaneys and other immigrant families to settle on the plains. 
Registration link coming soon.

Before Aurora  
Saturday, October 3 at 9 a.m. 
Plains Conservation Center (21901 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80013)
Explore prairie landscapes, native plants and historic dwellings to see how Plains Native Americans and early settlers made a living in this rugged environment.
Registration link coming soon.