Trip
Hiking – Mount Flora
Come join the Trailblazers to get above treeline and climb an easy 13er (and 12er) right off of Berthoud Pass! We'll hike both Mount Flora (13132') and Colorado Mines Peak (12497').
Contacts
- Sat, Jun 15, 2024
- Trailblazers (age 21-40 social/hiking section)
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.1 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft
- High Point Elevation: 13,132 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph
- 3 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
As of 6/2/24, there's still quite a bit of snow below 12k, especially on the northern aspects of the Mount Flora Trail before we reach the ridge. It will be similar (but likely better) on 6/15. Expect there to be some post-holing, so you may want to bring gaiters. Snowshoes are probably overkill, spikes may be worthwhile in the early morning.
Beyond 12k, the trail is clear and dry with only a few small patches of snow.
CalTopo map of planned route: https://caltopo.com/m/P1DUJ.
For those who are interested, we'll find a social stop after the hike. Location TBD.
We'll meet for a carpool at the Wooly Mammoth Park N Ride just off of I-70 Exit 259 (Morrison/Golden), Section BB (across from the Exxon gas station). If you'd like to carpool, get there a few minutes before 6:30 AM, and we'll depart at 6:30 AM.
If you'd like to meet at the trailhead, be at Berthoud Pass by 7:30 AM.
Required Equipment
Ten Essentials, consider bringing microspikes or other traction, and consider bringing gaiters for the descent.