Trip
Hiking – Mount Lady Washington
Let's hike the loop up and over Mt Lady Washington; from Mills Moraine up and over MLW, following the ridge to Granite Pass and down the Jim's Grove trail back to the Long's Peak trail and LP trailhead.
Contacts
- Sat, Nov 2, 2024
- Boulder
- Hiking
- Adults
- Difficult
- Difficult
- Mileage: 8.9 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,864 ft
- Pace: ~ 2 mph
- 4 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Let's plan to meet at 720a at the Long's Peak Trailhead parking lot for a 730a departure. RMNP has relaxed the time entry requirements, but carpooling is still encouraged. More details / coordination to follow for registered participants.
This is not the out and back on AllTrails. We will descend MLW via the North Ridge to Granite Pass. We will follow the Jim's Grove trail back to the Long's Peak trail and create a proper lollipop loop.
Please use this map ... https://caltopo.com/m/2C0KQR2 ... and NOT the stock caltopo in the Route / Place Recommended Maps below.
This trip will have significant time above treeline, off trail, ridge walking. Be prepared for wind and inclement weather, and possibly snow. Please consider the conditions and experience before registering.
Required Equipment
10 Essentials
Food / Water for 8 hours
Layers for early winter travel
Substantive footwear