Trip
Ascending Hikes – Reynolds Park
A scenic loop route that rewards us with an amazing overlook, Eagle's Nest, with views into Pike National Forest and the Lost Creek Wilderness. We'll spend some time at the Eagle's Nest overlook, having some fun identifying the peaks we see to our South and West. We'll also keep a look out for eagles flying overhead.
Contacts
- Sun, Nov 26, 2023
- Ascending Hikes Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 8,158 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 MPH
- 5 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Carpool Place & Time: Meet at the US 285 & Twin Forks PnR at 7:30am for a 7:45am departure (Us 285 & Twin Forks PNR - Google Maps)
We'll carpool to the Reynolds Park Trailhead parking lot (Reynolds Park Trailhead - Google Maps)
We'll be hiking a loop around Reynolds Ranch Park starting from the Reynolds Ranch Tralhead, making our way up the Raven's Roost Trail to the intersection with the Eagle's Nest Trail. We'll follow the Eagle's Nest Trail to the overloop where we'll stop and admire the amazing view. (Extra credit to the group members that can correctly identify the most peaks. We can also use this viewpoint to plan some future hikes to those peaks.) This will also be our lunch/snack spot. We'll continue our loop route along the Eagle's Nest Trail to the Oxen Draw Trail where we'll descend along a small creek. The finish will include a section of the Elkhorn Loop Trail. Our pace will be determined by the strength, stamina, and endurance of the group. (Reynolds Park - Eagle's View - CalTopo)
Leave No Trace: Our group will practice the Leave No Trace Principles on this hike. (Leave No Trace Leave No Trace - Home - Leave No Trace (lnt.org))
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.
Required Equipment
10 essentials are required. Trekking Poles are recommended. Microspikes and Gaiters may be needed.