Trip
Ascending Hikes – Walker Ranch
This hike is an opportunity to enjoy warming conditions here in CO, stretch your hiking legs and take in scenic views of the front range as we traverse the Walker Ranch Trail Loop. This is the third of an Ascending Hikes series.
Contacts
- Fri, Apr 28, 2023
- Ascending Hikes Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,710 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,336 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- 1 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Coors Tek Parking lot at 7:30am, for no later than 7:45am departure
Coors Tek Parking Lot: CoorsTek Parking Lot - Google Maps
We'll then carpool to the Cresent Meadows Trailhead: Crescent Meadows Trailhead - Google Maps
For more information on the CMC Ascending Hikes Section: Ascending Hikes Section — The Colorado Mountain Club (cmc.org)
We'll be hiking the Walker Ranch Loop Trail, starting from the Cresent Meadows Trailhead parking area off of the Gross Dam Road. The total distance is about 8 miles and a cumulative elevation gain of about 1600 ft. (Walker Ranch Loop - Cresent Parking - 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.
Required Equipment
10 Essentials. Consider bringing trekking poles.