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Hiking – Multi-day car camp & Hike: Fishers Peak SP and Capulin Volcano NM

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Hiking – Multi-day car camp & Hike: Fishers Peak SP and Capulin Volcano NM

Multi-day car camp & Hike: Fishers Peak SP and Capulin Volcano NM

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Jan Dudley
Primary Leader
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2024 — Sat, Nov 2, 2024
  • Gore Range
  • Camping, Hiking
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 17.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,633 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 mph

Update post-trip: On Nov. 2, the group met & hiked at Capulin Volcano National Monument. A few participants departed from Capulin rather than spending the night at Sugarite Canyon SP in NM due to incoming weather predictions and road conditions enroute to returning home. The trip is considered closed at Capulin Volcano NM.

Car-camp at sites at Trinidad Lake State Park on Oct. 31 & Nov. 1. https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/TrinidadLake

Depart by dawn on Nov. 1 for Fishers Peak SP to hike the Fishers Peak summit trail (Difficult, 16 mi, +3400'). Following the day hike, return to campsites at Trinidad Lake SP for 2nd night.

Nov 2 - Depart for Sugarite Canyon State Park, New Mexico. Car Camp Nov 2 & 3 at Sugarite Canyon SP. https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/sugarite-canyon-state-park/

On Nov. 3, we drive to Capulin Volcano National Monument in New Mexico for a day-trip, returning to Sugarite Canyon SP for 2nd night camping. 

Interested parties should contact the Leader in advance of registration to determine campsites and participation. State Park entrance, Camping fees, food and all travel expenses are on your own. General itinerary: 

Thur 10/31 arrive for car-camping at Trinidad Lake State park (TLSP) sites (2 nights)
Fri 11/1 Early start (10.5 hrs of daylight) to hike Fishers Peak (16 mi/+3400'), return to car camp 
Sat 11/2 Recover and drive to Sugarite Canyon State Park (New Mexico) car camp (2 nights). 
Sun 11/3 Drive to Capulin Volcano National Monument for day-hike. Return to Sugarite Canyon SP for 2nd night. 
Mon 11/4 Departure
The Parks all offer alternate hikes and activities that some participants may choose to do on their own if different than the main group. 
Pertinent Links: 
Fishers Peak SP https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/FishersPeak
Trinidad Lake SP https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/trinidadlake
Trip Report for the Fishers Peak hike https://www.14ers.com/php14ers/tripreport.php?trip=22456
Sugarite Canyon State Park (New Mexico) https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/sugarite-canyon-state-park/
Capulin Volcano Natl. Monument https://www.nps.gov/cavo/index.htm
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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Route-Place TBD

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Car-camping essentials & expanded First Aid. 

Hiking Ten Essentials, weather-appropriate layers, poles, sun protection, nutrition.

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