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Hiking – HERMAN GULCH to BUTLER GULCH via JONES PASS TRAIL and HASSELL PEAK (13,215')

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Hiking – HERMAN GULCH to BUTLER GULCH via JONES PASS TRAIL and HASSELL PEAK (13,215')

HERMAN GULCH to BUTLER GULCH via JONES PASS TRAIL and HASSELL PEAK (13,215')

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Jim Guerra
Jim Guerra
Primary Leader
  • Mon, Nov 7, 2022
  • Bobcats Section
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Difficult C
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 13,215 ft
  • Pace: moderate pace (1.5 mph moving speed)

This hike starts at Herman Gulch Trailhead, takes the Herman Gulch trail, the Jones Pass over Hassell Peak (13,215'), and continues off-trail down into Butler Gulch, taking the Butler Gulch trail down to the Jones Pass Trailhead.  A CAR SHUTTLE IS REQUIRED.

We will meet at Wooly Mammoth Park and Ride, section BB, across from the Exxon gas station, at 6:45am so we can form carpools for the drive to the trailhead and have a PROMPT departure of 7:00am.  Here’s a Google Maps link to Wooly Mammoth: https://goo.gl/maps/XSeTnxeQnvDzLMWz7 

On the way, we will leave car(s) at the Jones Pass or Butler Pass trailhead for the car shuttle.  Then we will proceed to the Herman Gulch Trailhead, where we will start our hike, Take exit 218 from I-70 W.  Here is a Google Maps link to the trailhead:  https://goo.gl/maps/cThMKstfPP1WHWAf8   

Route/Place

Route-Place TBD

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Be sure to bring your 10 essentials.  Microspikes and other late autumn gear may be required depending on snow and trail conditions.

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