Upcoming Boulder Group Trips
Saturday, 9/12/2020, Lumpy Ridge! Rocky Mountain National Park
One of the most popular loops in Estes Park, this loop passes through open meadows and wooded areas, all while giving the runner stunning views of unique local geology. With one steep ascent, and rolling trail after that, any trail user is sure to feel the burn on this loop. We will be doing this loop clockwise, so we'll start out heading towards the Black Canyon Trail. We will take the Lumpy Ridge Trail to start, and then branch to the left at the first junction.
The Black Canyon Trail starts on a gentle descent, so take your time getting warmed up. This section passes through open grasslands, so there are plenty of unobstructed views. Take in the scenery, and enjoy Estes Park's unique geology as you start to ascend to your next trail junction. At this junction, take a right-hand turn onto the Dark Mountain Trail, which will connect you to the Cow Creek Trail. Once on Cow Creek, you'll be following the trail's namesake creek. Bridal Veil Falls is located at the top of the creek, and the view is worth the detour if we're up for the extra mileage (will be discussed with group during hike)!Once you're ready to continue on to the
Gem Lake Trail, take another right at the junction with the
Cow Creek Trail. You'll want to save a little bit of energy for the end, as this trail travels through rugged outcroppings. The travel will be mostly downhill from there. Watch your footing!
Leader: Kahle Toothill
Type: Hike, Trail mileage: 11, Pace: Moderate, Elevation Gain: 2475
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Saturday, 9/12/2020, Årestua Hut: Season Preparation, 11,000’
CMC members: come visit the memorable Årestua hut on Guinn mountain and (re)familiarize yourself with the place by helping with the annual season preparation.After a short hike, the primary activity is wood cutting, with some other various activities to prepare, repair, or improve the hut.(Although not required to attend, please let me know if you can bring a chainsaw or have chainsaw experience.)Meet adjacent to Mineshaft Mercantile Co in Rollinsville (located at 70 Main St., or N39.91722 W105.50203 on your gps) at 7:45am to caravan up to Yankee Doodle lake. I plan to arrange car traffic at the meet-up - please bring a high clearance vehicle, if you own. (I'm also expecting some will join at the hut too, by hiking in the longer trail access route or an overnight stay).Bring: work boots/shoes, work gloves, snacks/lunch, and DRINKING WATER. We typically arrive at the hut at 10:30 am and wrap at between 3-4pm to be back in Rollinsville 5-6 pm.
Leader: David Miller
Type: Stewardship, Trail mileage: 3, Elevation Gain: 850
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