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Hiking – Bergen Peak from the Lewis Ridge trailhead at Elk Meadow Park near Evergreen.

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Hiking – Bergen Peak from the Lewis Ridge trailhead at Elk Meadow Park near Evergreen.

Bergen Peak from the Lewis Ridge trailhead at Elk Meadow Park near Evergreen.

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Roger J. Wendell
Roger J. Wendell
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Dec 10, 2023
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,714 ft
  • Pace: 2.0 mph

I posted this trip in July so I had no idea what the winter conditions would be like. As such, I want each participant to be prepared for difficult winter conditions as I normally continue hiking/climbing unless there's any danger or safety concerns.

This also means that there could be very deep snow making our progress to the summit slow and difficult. Nevertheless, it can be a rewarding undertaking so I encourage you to give it a try if you're in good physical condition and can normally hike 10.0 miles (16 kilometres) with over 2,200 feet (670 metres) of elevation gain!

We will be hiking a loop that includes the Sleepy S, Elk Ridge, Meadow View, Bergen Peak, Too Long, Founders, and Painters Pause trails.

We'll leave the loop at the intersection of the Too Long Trail and Bergen Peak Trail to reach the summit one mile (1.6 kilometres) further up.

We'll decide at the trailhead whether to complete the loop in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

Weather can be very unpredictable - please be prepared for winter conditions!

Finally, bring adequate amounts of water and snacks/food.

Specific contact info if you need to reach your humble leader:
Roger J. Wendell - RogerWendell@gmail.com
text or phone: 720-443-3944

NOTE: When I return your call or text it may appear as a different number as I use a cellphone that toggles between a "real" phone number and a Google Voice number...

We will be meeting at what is affectionately referred to as the "Dinosaur" lots off of I-70 - Morrison exit 259

We will be meeting at 08:00 am across from the Exxon station. Their address is; 18561 US-40, Golden, CO 80401 ( https://goo.gl/maps/YhxbmXVUdgbi1Mkg7 )

From there we'll be heading to the Lewis Ridge trailhead at Elk Meadow Park near Evergreen.

Driving directions to the Lewis Ridge trailhead at Elk Meadow Park: I-70 exit 252 (State Highway 74 to Evergreen). Exit Bergen Peak Drive (on the west side of Highway 74, exactly opposite Lewis Ridge Road on the east side...) a few hundred metres to the parking lot.

Here's a link to Google Maps for Bergen Peak Drive to the Lewis Ridge trailhead in Elk Meadow Park; https://goo.gl/maps/QG6MLFnt6KGwRc44A

Route/Place

Route-Place TBD

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

In addition to the ten essentials, please be prepared for severe weather and deep snow. Clothing layers and microspikes may be required. The leader will notify all participants, in advance, of any weather or safety concerns.

Part of the Bergen Peak Trail goes through the Bergen Peak Wildlife Area which is managed by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. As such, if we decide to take that section of trail participants will need a current state hunting or fishing license. The trip leader will notify each participant in advance.

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