Trip
Hiking – Eccles Pass Loop
Hike slow to moderate rate to Eccles Pass & then up to ridge & down Gore Range Tr to Buffalo cabin trail & then Lily pad lake trail back to Car. We will search for Yellow glacier lilies on both sides of pass.
Contacts
- Mon, Jul 24, 2023
- Bobcats Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging, Challenging due to elevation gain & pace
- Difficult
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,100 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,900 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph/ 700 ft/hr
- 8 (8 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Be prepared for 8-10 hr on the trail. Bring plenty of food & water. Could encounter a little mud. We will all park at Meadow Creek trailhead. Once reaching 11,900, depending upon weather & endurance of group and whether or not glacier lilies are found we could turn around at top of pass or down continue down Gore Range trail & Lily pad lake trail back to our car.
Leader may hike slower going up to 11,900, then faster on downhill parts.
Bobcats & any others invited who have endurance for 12mi hike invited.
If you have questions please call or text leader, Linda Jagger 303-249-0986 or email lindajagger@yahoo.com
Meet at 6:15am, depart sharp at 6:30am. meet at Wooly Mammoth park/ride off I70, section BB, across from gas station/coffee stop. this park/ride is located off the NW corner of the intersection.
Required Equipment
trekking poles may be beneficial.