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Mount Falcon

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RMOTHG Trip – Mount Falcon - East TH

This is an out-and-back hike up to the picnic shelter via the Castle Trail and Turkey Trot Trail. With 1500 ft of elevation gain in the 3 mile ascent this is a perfect early season endurance workout on a beautiful trail.

Contacts

Tim Lane
Tim Lane
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,491 ft
  • Pace: Casual Plus: 2.0 mph / Steady/Minimal stops

This is a moderately challenging route due gaining 1500 ft of elevation in 3 miles.  Please assess your current aerobic / physical conditioning for this hike.

Pace will be steady, but participants should be able to chat with one another along the way. Approximately 2 mph with minimal stops.

Meeting Place:    East Trailhead for Mount Falcon Park (3852 Vine St
Morrison, CO 80465)

Meeting Time:   8:30 am

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Mount Falcon

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

$15 annual RMOTHG Membership Dues are required to participate. Please contact the office at 303-279-3080 ext. 3 or office@cmc.org to join!

Hiking poles optional, but may be helpful in descending a couple of steep rocky sections.

Bring high energy snacks.  1.5 quarts of water recommended.

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