Ascending Hikes – Elk Meadow Park - Bergen Peak

Carpool Place & Time: Meet at the Wooly Mammoth Park and Ride, Section BB at 7:30am, depart by 7:45am. (Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride - Google Maps)

We'll carpool to the Elk Meadow Park East Trailhead. (Elk Meadow Park - Google Maps)

For more information on the CMC Ascending Hikes Section: Ascending Hikes Section — The Colorado Mountain Club (cmc.org)

We'll be hiking a variety of trails in Elk Meadow Park starting at the Elk Meadow Park East Trailhead, taking an out-n-back approach to Bergen Peak, avoiding SWA land, which requires fishing or hunting licenses for each person in the group. We'll experience a variety of terrain, from open meadows, to forest, and a beautiful summit, including a good list of scenic views. We'll stop for lunch/snack at/near the summit. Our pace will be determined by the strength, stamina, and endurance of the group. Once off the summit, we'll return along the same approach trail and ending with a stroll along the Founders Trail affording us great views of Elk Meadow Park. This trail passes through two jurisdictions: Elk Meadow Park, Denver Mountain Parks, avoiding the Bergen Peak Wildlife Area. (Bergen Peak OnB - CalTopo)

The Colorado Mountain Club's Ascending Hike Section (AHS) provides an opportunity to make new friends and explore new places in Colorado's backcountry, while increasing your personal hiking speed, strength, and stamina. The section is administered by CMC volunteers.  There is no cost, fee, or scheduling commitment.  There are no dues or elections.  Open to all CMC members.  To join the section, contact the CMC office.