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Hiking – Panorama Point via Corwina Park TH

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Hiking – Panorama Point via Corwina Park TH

This RMOTHG Panorama Point hike from Corwina Park Trailhead offers spectacular views of Mount Blue Sky (aka Mt. Evans) and the surrounding peaks. At 4.3 -miles round trip, this spike-hike / snowshoe cuts off the 3 mrt flat section of trail from Lair o' The Bear Park. It provides a steady, moderately challenging ascent up the Bear Creek Trail, looping counter-clockwise around Panorama Point via Panorama Point Trail, and returning via the Bear Creek Trail. Estimated out-and-back time from Corwina Park Trailhead is 2.5 hours (including breaks) – longer if snowshoes are used. See Map Of Route Here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/panorama-point-via-bear-creek-and-panorama-point-trail

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Tim Lane
Tim Lane
Primary Leader
  • Easy to Moderate, Easy to Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 928 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,390 ft
  • Pace: 1.8 mph / 800 ft per hour

We will meet at the Lair o' The Bear Parking Lot at 9:30 am (letting the temps warm up a bit) and then carpool to the Corwina Park Parking Lot – 1.5 miles from LOB up 74 towards Evergreen. Parking at Corwina is limited and we want to leave space for other people and groups. Please be packed up and ready to get movin' after some introductions (10 min). There are restrooms at both Lair of the Bear and Corwina Parking Lots.

Address of Lair of The Bear Park (22550 State Highway 74, Idledale, CO 80453):
On your left approximately 10 minutes up 74 from the town of Morrison.

  • Due to the inevitable icy sections on this trail... Microspikes are mandatory.

  • Ski Poles are recommended for balance and helping to prevent falls – especially when icy and descending. They can also be helpful for any encounters with bears, mountain lions and BigFoot.

  • As we will be doing a steady ascent up a moderately challenging route it is recommended that you assess your physical & aerobic fitness to be able to fully enjoy this hike.

  • Leader will email everyone a day before the hike with trail & weather conditions – which will determine whether Snowshoes are needed.

Other:

  • Ensure that your $15 annual RMOTHG dues are up-to-date and your Waiver is current & signed. (This trip is solely for RMOTHG members).

  • Bring your “Personal Information Form” to keep handy in your pack. This will help me (and any other medical professionals) to help You in the event of an emergency. Link to Form:  https://cmcdenver.org/wp-content/uploads/Personal-Information-Form-7-6-16.pdf 

  • Let me know if there are any medical issues or conditions you may have prior to the trip.

  • Bring a trash bag to put snowy/muddy boots & spikes into to help keep drivers' cars clean. We will carpool the 1.5 miles from Lair o' The Bear Parking Lot to the Corwina Parking Lot.

  • Please feel free to contact the leader with any questions or concerns you may have – and I would love to have a Co-Leader if you are interested! Tim Lane / 303-503-1914 / timlane54@gmail.com

Route/Place

Corwina, O'Fallon, & Pence Parks

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

> 10 Essentials (modified for Winter). In windy conditions and/or temps below 20, these items are recommended: Chemical Hand Warmers, Balaclava, Thermos with hot drink.

> Microspikes are mandatory due to the expected icy sections of this trail in Winter.

> Ski Poles recommended.

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