Advanced Snowshoe – Berthoud Pass - Second Creek TH to Twin Cones

Carpool Place & Time: Meet at Wooly Mammoth PnR (Section BB) 7:30AM for a 7:45AM departure (Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride - Google Maps)   

We'll then carpool to the Second Creek Trailhead parking (Second Creek Trailhead - Google Maps)

Embarking on a snowshoe adventure along Second Creek to the Twin Cones is like stepping into a winter wonderland painted with strokes of pristine white and dappled sunlight. The trail winds through enchanting forests where frost-laden trees stand as silent sentinels, leading to expansive alpine meadows glittering like a sea of diamonds under the sun. Midway, the Broome Hut emerges as a welcoming haven, its rustic charm offering respite and camaraderie, as the warmth of the wood stove thaws chilled fingers and hearts. Energized, the ascent continues to the Twin Cones, where sweeping vistas unfold - a dramatic panorama of jagged peaks and rolling valleys cloaked in snow, an awe-inspiring reward for the adventurous soul who dares to traverse this breathtaking high-country realm. Our pace will be comfortable for all group members. Overall, this hike is ~5 miles and ~1550 ft elevation gain. (Twin Cones - 2nd Creek - Snowshoe - CalTopo)

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