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Hiking – Payne Creek

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Hiking – Payne Creek

Ascending Hike: We will maintain a moderate but steady pace all the way up the mountain.

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Robbie Monsma
Robbie Monsma
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Oct 22, 2022
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Mod C
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 13.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,000 ft
  • Pace: 2.0+ moving speed with consideration for elevation gain

Meet 6:30 am at the Fort Restaurant in Morrison, off Hwy 8. Park at north end of the dirt parking area in front of the Fort customer parking lot. 

Directions to the TH: Get on US 285 south. Drive 30 miles to the town of Bailey. In the center of Bailey, turn off Highway 285 opposite the Post Office onto Park County Rd 64. As you turn off Highway 285, the road crosses the North Fork of the South Platte River and passes between the Post Office and Moore Lumber. After driving .45 miles, you will reach a "Y". Bear left on the gravel road and drive an additional 1.6 miles to the trailhead parking area. This parking area serves as the trailhead for the Payne Creek Trail and the Brookside-McCurdy Trail. 

This is an Ascending Hike so the pace will be moderate but steady.

I will write you with a weather forecast a day or two before. Do not assume bad weather means the trip is canceled. We only cancel if the roads are treacherous. We just try to dress appropriately, 

Route/Place

Payne Creek

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Please bring those of the 10 Essentials  https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html.  Dress appropriately for a mountain hike:  Wear proper hiking boots, sunglasses and sunscreen, a hat, a personal first aid kit, nutrition
items, and plenty of water. Rain jacket with hood is a year-round pack
item.

Bring hiking poles if you use them.  Part of the trail is steep and there are several stream crossings.

Let me know of any medical conditions that might affect you on the hike.

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