Trip
Hiking – Hells Hole
The trail climbs at a steady pace for 4 miles and passes through a large grove of aspen trees, which makes it a great fall hike. Much of the hike is in the trees but when the trail reaches Hell's Hole there is an open meadow with alpine willows and bristlecone trees.
Contacts
- Fri, Oct 11, 2024
- Bobcats Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Mod B
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
- Pace: 2 - 2.2 mph walking speed
- 2 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please contact Cheryl Harmel at cherylharmel5@yahoo.com or 720-272-9553 if you are running late or if you have any questions.
Please arrive at Woolly Mammoth Park and Ride section BB at 6:50 to arrange carpools for a 7:00 departure.
Directions to trailhead:
Reach the TH at West Chicago Creek Campground. Leave I-70 at Idaho Springs exit #240. Follow Hwy 103 south for 6.5 miles and turn right on West Chicago Creek Road. Go 3 miles to the campground.
Required Equipment
Ten essentials. Snow is not predicted so I hope we will not need microspikes, but I will let you know in the email 2 days in advance.