Hiking – Colorado Trail Section Hike ~ Segment 1 (Alternate approach from the Indian Creek Trailhead)

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Hiking – Colorado Trail Section Hike ~ Segment 1 (Alternate approach from the Indian Creek Trailhead)

Colorado Trail Section Hike ~ Segment 1 (Alternate approach from the Indian Creek Trailhead)

  • Sun, Sep 11, 2022
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Mod B
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,068 ft
  • Pace: 2.0 - 2.5 mph / 1,000 ft./hr.

W/respect to where we are going to meet on Sunday morning ... Since this is a point to point hike which requires a shuttle and to minimize the time to do the shuttling ... We're going to do the following:

Meet 2 - 3 of you at the end Segment 1 of the Colorado Trail @ 6:50 AM where we will leave 2 - 3 cars, and then drive in one car to the start of the hike at Indian Creek Campground, and

Meet the rest of you at the Indian Creek Campground @ 7:30 AM
NOTE: Please email me as to which trailhead you'll be meeting me at ... And remember 2 - 3 of you need to meet me at the end of Segment 1 of the Colorado Trail @ 6:50 AM.

NOTE(s):

  1. This hike will require a car shuttle which will take about 30 minutes.
  2. If you will be parking your car at the Indian Creak Campground there is a parking fee of $7.00 per day per vehicle.

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

What to Bring on a Day Hike?

Various hiking guides have lists of basic equipment needed for every hike, such as the "10 Essentials," etc. The CMC's members have found through experience that the following items are essential for every trip for every participant; please carry them in your standard day pack and don't go on a trip without them. Don't "share" your essentials with other people, and don't rely on the leader to have extra water, food, or gear for your use.
  • At least 2 liters or 2 quarts of water. (Do not drink untreated stream or lake water! Many streams and lakes in Colorado and elsewhere are infected with parasites.)
  • Lunch, plus extra food.
  • Rain/wind parka and pants.
  • Extra layers of clothing: wool or synthetic insulating layer, gloves/ mittens, warm hat and socks. (Avoid cotton clothing because cotton does not insulate when wet.)
  • Waterproof matches and lighter, plus fire ribbon or other commercial firestarter.
  • Sunglasses/goggles.
  • Sunscreen/lip balm.
  • Pocket knife.
  • First aid supplies.
  • Flashlight/headlamp
  • Toilet paper in waterproof bag; please also consider a ziplock bag to carry out used toilet paper.
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