Hiking – Moonlight traction hike from Miners Creek TH to Rainbow Lake in Frisco.

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Hiking – Moonlight traction hike from Miners Creek TH to Rainbow Lake in Frisco.

Moonlight traction hike from Miners Creek TH to Rainbow Lake in Frisco.

  • Wed, Feb 5, 2025
  • Gore Range
  • Snowshoeing, Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 1.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 212 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,285 ft
  • Pace: Casual

5:30 PM Ready to hike. We will meet at the Miner's Creek TH in Frisco, CO. (39.57000, -106.08490) Google link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2ggWd2TpWuWJJwx7

This is a socially-oriented, moonlight easy traction hike or snowshoe (depending on conditions) on trails from the Miners Creek TH in Frisco to Rainbow Lake. 

Leader will advise current conditions. Plan on traction devices such as microspikes or Yaktrax. Snowshoes are unlikely to be required on this trail, but if we have a big recent snowfall, we may need snowshoes. Poles recommended. 

We will do this trip whether we have clear or cloudy skies, snowfall or wind. Come prepared for the conditions of the evening.

Boilerplate: Participants' email addresses may be shared with other participants, and trip images may be shared on Facebook or other media. If you have known medical conditions that may manifest themselves during this activity, please notify the leader before the trip. If you have known exposure to a COVID-positive case within 5 days of this trip, do not come. Do not come if you are sick. If applicable, bring money for ride sharing. No pets. 10 essentials and clothing appropriate for the weather, trail lunch/snacks.

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Winter Ten Essentials, no avy gear reqd. Foot traction, poles, headlamps and possibly snowshoes. 

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