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Hiking – North Fork Trail

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Hiking – North Fork Trail

A moderately difficult, casual-paced, out-n-back 12-mile hike along a trail with pine forests, open meadows, occasional mountain views, and 1,240' of elevation gain towards the turn-around point. Starts and ends at North Fork Trailhead.

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Glenn Barr
Glenn Barr
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Apr 1, 2023
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,240 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,106 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0

We will meet at 8:00am at the North Fork Trail Parking Lot for an equipment check and trailhead briefing.

North Fork Trail Parking Lot / Trailhead
15609 W Platte River Rd, Littleton, CO 80127
Google Map  https://goo.gl/maps/RQGamCByRWwbFKyG7

Overview. This is a  CASUAL paced spring hike in Colorado which may mean snow, ice, mud, or a dry trail. 12-miles roundtrip / 1,240 Elev Gain. Watch the weather and adjust your gear and footwear appropriately. Plan on plenty of stops for photo ops, catching your breath, enjoying the scenery, snack and water consumption, and gear/layer adjustments. If this is not your hiking style - please do not sign up.

Hiking Plan. The plan is to hike north from the North Fork TH next to the North Fork of the South Platte River to a trail intersection, enjoy a snack break, and then return south along the same route back to the TH.

No Pets.

We will travel as a group and observe the Principles of Leave No Trace, especially :
-Travel on durable surfaces (stay on the trail)
-Dispose of waste properly
-Leave what you find
-Respect wildlife
-Be considerate of other visitors

Trip Specs. Rated "Moderate" by the CMC because it is up to 12-miles round-trip OR up to 2,500' elevation gain.  
  Distance 0ne-way: 5.8mi / 11.6mi Round Trip.
  Elevation range from 6,154' to 7,106'.
  Elevation gain one-way +1,240' -299'  
  Leader's Caltopo Planning Map - https://caltopo.com/m/23NFF

More Trail Info
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/north-fork-south-platte-river-trail
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7011050/north-fork-trail

Weather Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-105.19177436828612&lat=39.42141294338353

Questions about the hike? Email Glenn at gjb2000@gmail.com

Route/Place

North Fork Trail

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • 10-essentials - all of them
  • Appropriate footwear / winter traction for the conditions
  • Trekking poles if desired
  • Do not plan on water being available along the trail
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