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 Hiking Schedule


This is the listing of hikes currently planned.
If you want a printed list of these hikes, go to the Newsletter and print it from there.

You must call the Leader in advance to confirm.  Note the Classifications, Instructions and Suggested Equipment below.

Date

Description
Tuesday
June 29		 The Loch  5.4 mi. RT, 940 ft. elevation gain.  Class A.  This hike begins at the Glacier Gorge Trailhead for a stroll to The Loch.  Call Alice  970-593-1211
Thursday
July 1		 Lake Dorothy & Arapahoe Pass  7.3 mi. RT, 1,900 ft. elevation gain.  Class A/B.  Should have exceptional flowers.  Call Perry  303-772-6988
Saturday
July 3		 CARIBOU PEAK  7.8 mi. RT, 2,600 ft. elevation gain.  Class B.  South of Brainard Lake from the Rainbow Lakes campground.  12,3l0 Ft. elevation at top with great views of the Indian Peaks area.  May be Tundra flowers blooming.  Call Perry  303-772-6988
Sunday
July 4		 INDEPENDENCE DAY
Tuesday,
July 6

Option 1: CARIBOU RANCH OPEN SPACE  4.6 mi. RT.  Class A.  See beautiful flower filled meadows near Nederland.  Call Kathy  (970) 407-9152
Option 2: LAWN LAKE  12.4 mi. RT, 2,447 ft. elevation gain.  Class B.  At 10,987 feet, the lake is nestled below a semicircle of 13,000 foot peaks. The trail follows the Roaring River.  Call Jerry  970-461-3195 (or, if he cannot be reached, 970-663-7637)
Thursday,
July 8 		 LION LAKE  14 mi. RT, 2,565 ft. elevation gain.  Class B.  Call Liz & Jerry  970-532-3368
Saturday,
July 10		 Solitude lake  10 mi. RT, 2,240 ft. elevation gain.  Class C.  Steep bushwack climb. May summit Thatchtop Mtn. if group desires.  Depart Kmart 5:30am.
Call Dave  970-667-2478
Sunday,
July 11		 Forest lakes  8 mi. RT, 1,700 ft. elevation gain, 10,880 ft. at the lakes. Class B.  Meet 7am at SW corner Penney’s parking lot in Longmont (on Hover Rd.). Leave Loveland Kmart at 6:30am.  Call Perry  303-772-6988
Tuesday,
July 13		 WEST CREEK FALLS  4.8 mi. RT, 890 ft. elevation gain.  Class A.  One of RMNP’s smallest named waterfalls that rushes swiftly through a dark granite channel exploding over a rock slab and eddying out into a deep clear pool. From the Cow Creek trailhead, the trail climbs a steep ridge then descends into the beautiful West Creek valley. 
Call Jerry  970-461-3195
Thursday,
July 15 		 Option 1: LOST LAKE  6 mi. RT.  Class A/B.  This hike on the Hessie Trail will have some rocky terrain.  Call Kathy  970-407-9152
Option 2: THE KEYHOLE  13 mi. RT, 3,760 ft. elevation gain.  Class C.  Leave from Long's Peak trailhead.  Call Jane  970-667-6149
Saturday,
July 17

Sullivan gulch  4-5 mi. RT, 1,400 ft. elevation gain.  Class A.  This hike is a bit of a climb past some old mines to a beautiful meadow.  Leave Kmart 8:30am.  Call Jerry   970 461-3195
Sunday,
July 18		 LITTLE BLUE LAKE  7 mi. RT, 1,353 ft. elevation gain.  Class A/B.  LIMITED TO THE FIRST 12 PEOPLE who call.  We leave from the Mitchell Creek Trailhead in Indian Peaks for an adventure going past Mitchell Lake and Blue Lake with spectacular views of Mt. Toll.  Getting to Little Blue will require a steep 500 ft. ascent in the last mile from Blue Lake.  Call Dave  970-613-9012
Tuesday,
July 20		 CuB lake loop  6 mi. RT, 540 ft. elevation gain.  Class A.  Call Mary  970-663-7731
Thursday,
July 22 		 Option 1: FINCH LAKE  7.6 mi. RT, 1,092 ft. elevation gain.  Class A.  Call Reedy  970-532-0413
Option 2: PEAR LAKE  13 mi. RT, 2,112 ft. elevation gain.  Class B.  Call Liz  970-532-3368
Saturday,
July 24		 black lake  10 mi. RT, 1,500 ft. elevation gain. Class B.  Impressive views of McHenry’s Peak at the lake. From Glacier Gorge parking lot. Leave Kmart 7am.  Call Carol   970-622-0074
Sunday,
July 25		 epaulet mtn. and Rosalie peak  5 mi. RT, 1,600 ft. elevation gain.  Class A/B.  These are two 13ers you can see from Loveland. Hike will start from the Mount Evans Road and go to the two summits and back. Meet at Kmart 4:00am.  Contact Jim  jameshdisney@comcast.net
Tuesday,
July 27		 TRAP PARK TO IRON MOUNTAIN  4.5 mi. RT, 625 ft. elevation gain.  Class A.  The first part of the road follows an old logging road with wide swaths of talus slopes until encountering the Trap Creek crossing where the views open out onto panoramic vistas of Iron Mountain. We will plan to cross the creek and continue a pleasant additional 1.75 mi (one way) walk through the park. The opportunity for wild life viewing is excellent.  Call Roberta  970-663-7637
Thursday,
July 29 		 BUCHANNON PASS  8 mi. RT.  Class B.  In the Indian Peaks.  Call Rod  970-669-2769
Saturday,
July 31		 FLAT TOP  8.8 mi. RT, 2,900 ft. elevation gain.  Class B/C.  Hike from Bear Lake Trailhead to Flat Top.  Call Rod  970-669-2769
Tuesday,
August 3		 NIWOT RIDGE 
Option 1:  5.5 mi. RT, 2,000 ft. elevation gain.  Class A.  A hike from Long Lake Trailhead in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. 
Option 2:  7 mi. RT, 2,500 ft. elevation gain.  Class A/B.  B hike will continue onto Niwot Ridge Road toward Arikaree Peak. 
There are many photo opportunities with the variety of flowers and trees found along this well maintained trail. The hike does take you above timber line so there will also be great views of the surrounding peaks.  Call Reedy 970-532-0413
Thursday- Saturday,
August 5,6,7 		 Rawah Backpack trip  Leave from Rawah Ranch trailhead on the Larimie River Road. Hike to Rawah Lake No. 2 or 3 and setup camp (8 miles, 2600 ft. elev. gain). On Friday, dayhike to Rawah Lake No. 4 over Grassy Pass or fish Lake No. 3; your choice.  Hike out on Saturday.  Leave Kmart 7am.  Call Ron  970-667-4479

Classification ratings are:

A 6-8 miles maximum round trip, elevation gain up to 1200 feet
B 8-12 miles maximum round trip, elevation gain of 1200 to 2500 feet
C 12-15 miles maximum round trip, and/or elevation gain of over 3500 feet.  Steep or rough terrain may be encountered
D More than 15 miles round trip, and/or elevation gain over 3500 feet.  Trips in this classification may require additional climbing skills
E Designates peaks of any classification as dangerous.  Basic mountaineering skills will be required and/or the approval of the leader

Hike Instructions

  • All participants must call hike coordinator

  • Coordinator should be notified at least three days prior to the activity

  • Coordinator should notify participants in case of change of weather, etc.

  • Participants should inform coordinator if one cannot make it on the trip

  • Coordinator needs to discuss individual skills with each participant

  • Participants should be instructed about the trip via the telephone

  • Coordinator should refer hikers to suggested hike equipment list

  • When hiking, lead and rear hikers should be readily seen.  Person in front should wait for the slower hikers

  • The last two cars of each trip should leave together so no one gets stranded

  • Coordinator needs to be assertive as necessary

  • There should be a minimum of four participants.  If there are not four, it is no longer a club activity

  • Participants should pay gas money to the driver

  • Participants should bring a change of footwear and a bag for dirty boots

Equipment Suggestions
 

Summer Hikes
Wind Proof Shell or Jacket Down Parka for Cold Weather
Rain Gear (Goretex or coated nylon) Wind Pants
Waterproof Boots Wool Socks and Liner
Light-Weight Shirt Gloves
Extra clothing: Socks, Gloves, etc. Hat
Water (usually 2 liters per person) Toilet Paper plus zip-top bag
Daypack or Fanny Pack Flashlight
Snack or Lunch Whistle
Pocket Knife First Aid Kit
Space Blanket (for emergencies) Map & Compass
Cord or rope Matches or Lighter
Picture ID/Driver's License Health Insurance card
Money for gas & optional snack stop Credit card
Change of shoes Bag for dirty hiking boots
Hiking poles Sunscreen & Lip Balm
Sunglasses  

Recommended Items
Insect Repellent Camera
Water purification tablets Binoculars
Winter Hikes
All items above PLUS:  
Yak-Traks or Stabil-Icers Snowshoes, if needed
Extra Wool Socks Gaiters
Polartec or Wool Shirt Wool or Polartec Hat
Wool Pants or Equivalent Warm Gloves

 

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Last modified: July 04, 2010
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