Trip
Hiking – Sunlight Ski Area
This walk provides one of the best places in the Thompson Divide to experience the fall colors. From the ski area parking lot, we'll walk up the service road along the Ute ski run on the west side of the area. Road leaves the ski area and connects with the winter ski trails in Babish Gulch. We'll then follow the trail to it's return to the top of the Ute trail and then to the top of the ski hill. After a break for lunch and photos, we'll follow the service road around the east perimeter of the ski area back to the parking lot. Spectacular fall colors with nice views of the Crystal and Roaring Fork valleys, as well as Mount Sopris and the Elk Mountains. Trip date may change depending on when the leaves start changing color.
Contacts
- Sat, Oct 8, 2022
- Roaring Fork
- Hiking
- Adults
- Diff B
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
- Pace: Easy
- 12 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Meeting Time: 8:00 AM
- Meeting Location: REI parking lot in Glenwood Springs. Meet at the outside perimeter of the parking lot (edge of the lot closest to the highway).
- for a map.
- Front range members: Please note the meeting spot is a minimum four-hour drive from the Denver metro area.
- Although it is hunting season, it is unlikely we will encounter any hunters inside the ski area. Just in case though, suggest you wear an article of bright clothing.
- Please do not be a "no show". If you need to cancel, unregister using the website or contact the leader directly ASAP. Please keep leader's phone number with you in case of last minute issues on the trip morning.
- Leader phone number: 970-319-5197 (text only)
- Leader email: miller866@comcast.net
Required Equipment
It's fall, so prepare for all weather conditions. Bring warm clothes, including warm hat and gloves. Camera strongly recommended.