Seniors
Outdoors!
Summer
2010 Outing Schedule
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Day, Date, Departure Time & Departure Place |
Outing
Description
Logistics,
rules, meeting places, and difficulty ratings E-mail schedule changes and updates to: mail2020@seniorsoutdoors.org. Meeting
place abbreviations: ACP: Animas City Park TC: Trimble Crossing Tam: Tamarron
DMR: Durango Mountain Resort RC: Rec Center SRP: Santa Rita Park Schedule changes and trip updates are in red. |
Total Length & Elevation Gain |
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Tues Jun 8 5:30 pm Social 7:00 pm Dinner Edgemont Ranch Picnic Area (6
miles out Florida Rd from 15th and Main, turn right across from
the big pine cone) |
SO! General
Meeting and Picnic
5:30 pm Social 7:00 pm Dinner Edgemont Ranch Picnic Area
The picnic
will be a combination potluck and BBQ. Volleyball and horseshoes equipment
will be available. Although there is ample parking we encourage
carpooling. The club will provide brats, burgers, and condiments, and
we're asking club members to bring potluck dishes with servings for eight
according to last names as follows: A – F
Desserts G – R Appetizers S – Z Side dishes
& salads As with our
other potlucks, members should bring their own plates and utensils and
serving utensils for your potluck dish. The club will provide coffee and iced
tea. Please bring any other beverage that you may want. Since the club is providing the entrée, we
need an accurate headcount in order to have the proper amount of food.
Therefore, please RSVP, no
later than June 4th, to Burt Coleman at burtcole@fone.net or
385-0533, or Jack Tischhauser at jacktisch@gmail.com
or 259-2681 Food Drive - In addition to your potluck dish, please bring
non-perishable food donations for the Durango Food Bank. |
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Wed Jun 9 8:30 am 3rd & 8th
Street Horse Gulch Trailhead |
WW hike: Telegraph to
Pautsky Point. The trail begins
by following the old Horse Gulch road, now closed to traffic, and links
another trail that goes through a meadow before connecting with the Telegraph
Hill where the trail then ascends to Pautsky Point. The trail is well marked and most elevation gain is from the
start of the trail up Telegraph Hill. Leader Dennis
Aronson 259-5045 RSVP non-members only
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Moderate 6 miles 1,000’ |
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Thurs Jun 10 8:00 am SRP |
Hike the Dry Fork –
Hoffhein Connection Loop. A pretty loop hike with consistent and mostly
gradual elevation gain up to the Colorado Trail and a slightly steeper return
on Hoffhein Connection with views of Perins Peak, Barnroof Point and the La
Plata Mountains . Carpool $1. Dogs OK. RSVP Leader David Wright
259-5978 david.j.wright@att.net |
Moderate 8.5 miles 1,290’ |
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Fri Jun 11 8:30 am ACP |
Cave Basin Trail to
Emerald Lake Overlook. The trail starts
north east of Vallecito off of Middle
Mountain Road. We will climb through fairly open, exposed alpine Meadows to
an unnamed ridge overlooking Dollar and Emerald Lakes to the east. Great
views to the west over the Vallecito valley include Sheep, Emerson, Amherst
and Organ Mountains. We return on the
same path after lunch at the overlook.
Carpool $5. RSVP Leader Rich Butler
403-3185 or rbbutler54@gmail.com
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Hard 9 miles 1,600’ |
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Sat Jun 12 8:30 am ACP |
Hike Jacob’s Cliff. Hike
off the backside of Animas City Mountain. Some bushwhacking is required. RSVP Leader John Martin
247-2581 jmartin@mydurango.net |
Moderate 5 miles 1,500’ |
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Sun June 13 8:30am ACP |
Hike Vallecito Creek Trail Hike to first bridge (6 miles round trip) or for the hardy
to the second bridge (11 miles round trip). Easily marked trail. Go at your
own pace and early turn-arounds are OK. Elevation gain is around 700 feet to
first bridge, 1,000 feet to second bridge. Follow Creek through beautiful
canyon and into the wilderness. There is one stream crossing to first bridge,
two more to second bridge. May need to wade through the streams if the water
is high. The falls should be
beautiful. Dogs welcome. Car pool $3 RSVP Leader Sherry Suenram
259-5259 mikes@gobrainstorm.net |
Moderate – Hard 6 - 11 miles 700’ or 1,000 |
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Mon Jun 14 ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am DMR 9:30 am |
Hike “Larkspur Lane” This is an annual favorite named by John Montle in
2001 for the larkspur and other flowers carpeting the meadows. We follow the
well-established lower Engineer Mtn. Trail part way up and back through woods
and meadows with great views. Lunch at a view spot. Early turn-backs OK. Carpool $3. Dogs OK. RSVP Leader Betsy Petersen 259-5417 betsyp@bresnan.net |
Moderate (or Easy if turn back early) 6 miles 1,850’ |
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Wed Jun 16 8:15 am RC |
WW hike: Missionary Ridge to Radio Towers. This is an “in and out”
hike that begins in the Durango Hills area, accessed from CR240. Leader Warren
Levingston 769-1437 RSVP non members only
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Moderate 6 miles 1,100’ |
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Wed Jun 16 ACP 8:00 am TC 8:10 am DMR 8:30 am |
Cascade to Coal Bank Training Hike Hike to Engineer Plateau via Engineer Mtn.
Trail from FS work center near Cascade and then down to Coal Bank on Pass
Trail. Good views from plateau. Carpool $5. RSVP Leader Bill Cagle 385-4566 or cagle81301@yahoo.com |
Hard 8 miles 2,700’ |
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Fri June 18 ACP 8:00am TC 8:10 am DMR 8:30 am |
Hike in the Upper Hermosa
Drainage . Destination TBD. Most of this hike will be
off regular trails. 4WD nice. Carpool $5.
RSVP Leader Bill Cagle
385-4566 or cagle81301@yahoo.com |
Hard 8 miles 2,000’ to 3000’ |
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Fri
June 18 RC
8:00 am TC
8:15 am |
SO! Ladies Fridays A Field:
Jones Creek Trail climbs through switchbacks, levels out,
ascends, descends, and then ascends steadily until reaching Jones Creek. The views are limited, but the trees
provide plenty of shade for a nice, comfortable hike. The trail is popular
with mountain bikers. Carpool $1.
Dogs on leash or left at home, please. RSVP Leader Julie Wilson 259-6775 or jwilson@sisna.com |
Option
1: Hard 8.6 miles 1,560’ Option
2: Moderate 5 - 6 miles 800’ |
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Sun June 20 7:00 am SRP |
Climb Hesperus Peak from Owens Basin We will
start up the Owens Basin Trail, accessed via Echo Basin Road. At some point we will climb north, gain
the ridge, and hike east to the summit. Return the same way. Climb may need
to be postponed in case of heavy snow. Call Bob or check on-line schedule for
change. High clearance helpful.
Carpool $5. Dogs ok. RSVP Leader Bob Thompson 382-9271
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Most Challenging 13 miles 4,000’ |
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Wed Jun 23 8:15 am RC |
WW hike: Log Chutes Trail This trail system is in
the Junction Creek area. We will
follow the shorter of the two loops on an old road. The trail ascends at the start and then generally levels out
with some up and down along the way, eventually looping back to the
trailhead. Leader Barb
Hancock 764-4531 RSVP non-members only
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Moderate 4.6 miles 880’ |
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Thurs Jun 24 ACP 8:00 am TC 8:10 am DMR 8:30 am |
Annual Spud Mtn. Climb & Birthday Celebration Enjoy a fun hike/climb up a local
landmark. No trail. Some steepness, rock scrambling and exposure involved.
Group must stay together. Option to wait at base of rocky peak to avoid rock
scrambling but you’ll miss the dynamite views! Help John and Connie celebrate
their birthdays (10 years apart … which is which?) Limit 10. Carpool $3. Dogs
OK, but not for the final rock scramble. RSVP Leader John Montle 769-6108 mntnlvr@frontier.net Co-Leader Connie Webbe |
Hard 3 miles 1,840’ |
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Sat June 26 ACP 6:30 am TC 6:40 am DMR 7:00 am |
Hike from Molas to Coal
Bank We will start at Little Molas Lake
Colorado trail trailhead parking, and hike down the Colorado trail to the
Engineer Mountain trail then to the Pass Creek trail to Coal Bank Pass. This will
probably be the longest and last conditioning hike for those going on the
Colorado trail hike. Carpool $5. Dogs
OK. RSVP Leader John Martin 247-2581 john@martintelephone.com |
Hard 14 miles 3,460’ |
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Tues Jun 29 ACP: 7:30 am TC: 7:40 am DMR: 8:00 am |
Climb Bear
Mountain (12,987’) Hike up the Colorado Trail from Little
Molas Lake to the Bear Creek/Lime Creek saddle, then down Bear Creek a mile
to the start of the ascent to RSVP Leader John Bregar 385-1814 jbregar@durango.net |
Hard 8.5 miles 2,600’ |
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Wed Jun 30 8:00 am SW corner of Albertson’s
parking lot |
WW hike: Twin Buttes Trail follows a road that ascends from the
start eventually leveling out slightly before arriving at the base of Twin Buttes. Those interested may bushwhack to the top
of the east butte. The return follows
the same route. Recommend long pants
for those who wish to bushwhack to the top of the butte. Please carpool, as
trailhead parking is limited. Leader Ray
Walker 382-7662 RSVP non members only
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Moderate 6 miles 1,100’ |
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Thurs Jul 1 ACP 7:00 am TC 7:10 am DMR 7:30 am |
Hike McMillan Peak (12,804’) This loop hike begins
above Red Mountain Pass, continues into lovely U.S. Basin, climbs to
the ridge and culminates atop McMillan Peak. Wildflowers should be abundant!
Descent will be by a different, more direct route. Patches of snow are a
possibility. 4WD
necessary. Carpool $7. Dogs OK. RSVP Leader Betsy Petersen 259-5417 betsyp@bresnan.net |
Moderate 5.3 miles 1,300’ |
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Sat July 3 7:00 am SRP |
Hike to RSVP Leader Dorothy Bregar 385-1814 dorothy.bregar@yahoo.com Co-Leaders Nancy Mead and David Wright |
Pass: Mod 3 miles 900’ Peak: Hard 5 miles 2,200’ |
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Tues Jul 6 to Sat Jul 10 Meeting time and place TBD |
Colorado Trail 5-day Supported Hike This will be a four-day hike (plus 1
driving day) along the Colorado Trail from San Luis Pass to Molas Pass,
breaking the hike into 4 segments, hiking one segment each day. The group
size is limited to 15 people with three vehicles; each day three participants
will drive the vehicles to the next campsite while the rest of the group
hikes. Everyone will meet at the new campsite in the afternoon. RSVP Bill Cagle 385-4566 or cagle81301@yahoo.com
to reserve a space. Co-Leaders
John and Kate Martin |
Hard Moderate Pace 64 miles |
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Wed Jul 7 8:00 am RC |
WW hike: Red Creek
Trail Trailhead is approximately 10 miles from Durango on Florida Road.
In and out hike with several creek crossings. Leader Chris Wiehage 259-0882
RSVP non members only
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Easy (slow) 3-5 miles 300’-700’ |
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Wed Jul 7 ACP 7:00 AM TC 7:10 DMR 7:30 |
Climb Rolling Mountain, 13,693’, from South Fork Mineral Creek Road Hike south
about 1.5 miles on FS Trail 507; veer to southwest and climb basin to gain
east ridge. Scramble west to the top and continue west to second summit.
Return to first peak, then south to saddle and east down drainage back to
trail. Some exposure. Carpool $7. No dogs. Limit 8. RSVP Leader Debra Van Winegarden 769-7269
or debra@vanwinegarden.com Co-Leader Bob Thompson 382-9271
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Most Challenging 7 Miles 3,500’ |
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Fri Jul 9 ACP 6:30 am TC 6:40 am DMR 7:00 am |
Hike Engineer Mountain by
NW Ridge This route goes up the Pass
Creek trail from Coal Bank Pass, crosses the rock glacier below
Engineer's north face, and then goes up over "baby Engineer" to
Engineer. It is all off-trail from the meadows below
Engineer. This route avoids the exposure experienced when you
"pop out" of the chimney on the normal route. Carpool $4. Dogs OK. RSVP Leader Dan Honig 375-9105 dhonig@animas.net |
Hard 10 -12 miles 3,500’ |
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Fri
Jul 9 RC:
7:30 am TC:
7:40 am DMR
8:00 am |
SO! Ladies Fridays A Field: Upper Hermosa This is a
well-defined trail that meanders along the Upper Hermosa Creek. There may be few
small creek crossings. Please pack a lunch, plenty of water, and gear for
rain or cold. Poles would be helpful.
The longer leg is rated difficult due to the length, but the trail is not
steep. Trail can be narrow in spots and may be shared with an occasional ATV
or mountain bike. Carpool $5. Dogs on leash or left at home. RSVP Leader Tricia Bayless tbayless62@msn.com or 375.2618 |
Option 1: Moderate 5 -6 miles 200’ Option 2: Difficult 10 miles 200’ |
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Sun Jul 11 ACP 7:30 am TC 7:40 am DMR 8:00 am |
Hike Eureka over the mountain to Boulder Gulch near
Silverton Car shuttle
to Eureka. Hike up the South Fork of the Animas River, and climb over mountain
ridge into Boulder Gulch to see crystals and flowers. Exposure on ridge;
finish at tailings ponds. 4WD necessary for shuttle, limit depends on number
of 4WD vehicles. Carpool $6. No dogs. Leader Howard Drake
RSVP Co-Leader Connie Webbe 382-0009 bcwebbe@aol.com |
Hard 6 miles 1,800’ |
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Mon Jul 12 ACP 8:30 am TC 8:40 am DMR 9:00 m |
Hike to Spud Lake This hike passes through aspen and near several interesting
beaver ponds, some of which are still active. From the lake are views of the
Twilight Peaks and Engineer Mountain. We will hike to the lake, around it,
and back. RSVP Leader David
Wright david.j.wright@att.net
259-5978 |
Easy 3 miles 440’ |
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Tues Jul 13 Social 6:30 pm Meeting 7:00 RC |
SO! General
Meeting
Recreation Center Social 6:30 pm Meeting 7:00 pm Ken
Hibbard, from High Mountain Anglers, will show us an alternative way to get
into the backcountry - llamas! What
does it take to pack a llama and how do you handle one? Ken will bring a
llama and educate us on how to use a llama for an outdoor experience. We will
meet in the Sunlight Room at the Rec Center and progress out to the parking
lot. |
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Wed Jul 14 ACP 7:00 am TC 7:10 am DMR 7:30 am |
Climb Engineer Peak (12,968’) This hike starts at Coal Bank Pass, and climbs to
Engineer plateau. From there we climb the peak, weather permitting. There is
one section of the peak climb with medium to high exposure. The views from the top are worth it! If
you are not comfortable with exposure, you may want to consider Dan Honig’s
July 9th hike. Carpool $4. No dogs. RSVP Leader Clark
Lagow 259-9337 or clagow@rmi.net
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Hard 8 miles 2,370’ |
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Wed Jul 14 8:30 am RC |
WW hike: Lower
Hermosa Creek From the trailhead, the well defined trail remains at
approximately the same elevation with some ups and downs and crosses several
side streams that are typically dry or flowing slightly. This is an in-and-out trail Leader Tricia Bayless 375-2618 RSVP non-members only
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Moderate 4 miles 500’ |
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Fri Jul 16 ACP 7:00 am TC 7:10 am DMR 7:30 am |
Hike to Columbine Lake This year we will do this
hike from Porphyry Basin, which is accessed from near the top of Red Mountain
Pass. The hike is up and down across
alpine meadows to stunning Columbine Lake
(12,685’) at a moderate pace. We may cross some snowfields (fun!). 4WD
necessary. Carpool $8. Dogs OK. Leader Betsy Petersen RSVP to 259-5417 or betsyp@bresnan.net
Co-Leader Travis Ward |
Moderate 8 miles 1,500’ |
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Sat Jul 17 ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am DMR 9:30 am |
Hike to swim in Spud Lake This hike will start on
Hwy 550 and take the same route to Spud Lake that John takes on his snowshoe trips.
This is a different approach to a popular spot and some bushwhacking is
involved. Bring your bathing suits for an optional swim. Carpool $4.
Dogs OK RSVP Leader John Martin 247-2581 john@martintelephone.com |
Moderate 6 miles 1,000’ |
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Tues Jul 20 ACP: 7:00am TC: 7:10am DMR: 7:30am |
Hike Mineral Creek to Coal Bank Pass This is a thru-hike starting at the end of
the road above South Mineral campground and ending at the top of Coal Bank
Pass via the Rico-Pinkerton, Colorado , Engineer Mt. and Pass Trails. If
enough people sign up, we can avoid the car shuttle by having a group start
at each end and exchange keys in the middle. The hike stays on rolling
terrain so the elevation gain and loss will be the same from either
direction. Two log stream crossings at the Mineral Creek end. 4WD necessary.
Carpool $7, please bring exact change. Dogs OK. RSVP Leader Lynn Coburn 247-0914
harrisoncoburn@gmail.com Co-Leaders: Jan Collins and Dorothy Bregar |
Hard 10 miles 2,200’ |
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Wed Jul 21 9:00 am RC |
WW hike: Jacob’s Cliffs/Dalla Mtn. Park Begin at the trailhead off Burkett Street and ascend a series of
reasonable switchbacks for about 0.5 miles through the trees. The trail then
splits in several directions and the hike begins to descend to Dalla Mtn.
Park, eventually crossing the old road and hiking through oak brush and large
boulders. The return follows the same route. Leader Dell Manners dmanners@sisna.com 385-0533 RSVP non-members only |
Easy 4 miles 400’ |
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Thurs Jul 22 ACP 7:00am TC 7:10am DMR 7:30 am |
Hike Lake Hope Hike
starts from the end of the road up South Mineral Creek (last 2 miles require
high clearance vehicles). The trail goes over Hope Pass to Lake Hope. There is
1,800’ gain to the pass, then 500’ down to the lake. Lake Hope is at the Center of its own
basin, above timberline and surrounded by dramatic peaks above 13,000’. 4WD
necessary. Limit 15. Carpool cost $8. RSVP Leader Sherry
Suenram 259-5259 mikes@gobrainstorm.net
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Hard 8 miles 2,300’ |
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Fri
Jul 23 RC: 7:30 am TC: 7:40 am DMR:
8:00 am |
SO! Ladies Fridays A
Field: Engineer Meadows This in and out hike
offers abundant wildflowers and beautiful vistas. The trail ascends a steep, grassy slope into spruce-fir and
passes by two small lakes on the side of the trail. At 2.5 miles, the trail exits the woods and into tundra where
there are beautiful wildflowers.
Option 2: For a great view of
Electra Lake and environs we will turn south when we reach the tundra and
hike until we reach the viewpoint. Back the same way. Pack a lunch. This
trail is extremely popular with lots of traffic. Carpool $4. Dogs on leash or
left at home, please. RSVP Leader Susan
Beck-Brown rdb835@frontier.net
or 375-0948 |
Option 1: Moderate 5 miles 1,400’ Option 2: Moderate 6 miles 1,500’ |
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Sun Jul 25 To Fri Jul 30 |
7th annual 14er Marathon (this year featuring
several 13ers) Multi-day trip;
either camp near the trailheads, or stay in a Ouray motel; enjoy all 5 days of hiking or as many as you prefer. Return to Durango when
you are ready! Sunday, 7/25 Drive to
Ouray or camping area. Monday, 7/26 Climb
Sneffels (14,150’) or Cirque Mountain (13,686’) just east of Sneffels (Other options available) Tuesday,
7/27 Climb Redcliff (13,642) or hike alternative option in same area. Wednesday, 7/28 Climb Precipice(13,144’) Thursday, 7/29 Rest day (take an easy/moderate hike in the area, or enjoy hot springs in
Ouray or Ridgway, get a massage, sleep, expire, or …?) Friday, 7/30 Hike “Heisshorn Loop” (long exploratory hike)
with Dan Honig. The Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday hikes are in the same general
area, the Cimarron Mountains, NW of Matterhorn and Wetterhorn and NE of
Bridge of Heaven, about 1 hour east of Ridgway. For further information: Specific questions about the
climbs/hikes –contact John Montle mntnlvr@frontier.net or Dan Honig dhonig@animas.net For the detailed outing description (including websites for
Cimarron area) or info on motels, RSVP Betsy Petersen betsyp@bresnan.net |
Hard |
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Tues Jul 27 ACP 8:00 am TC 8:10 am DMR 8:30 am |
Hike to Crater Lake We will stroll the
11-mile round trip and observe flowers along the way. Bring your flower books
and a swimsuit if you are so inclined. We will not be back early so those
wishing to hike out quickly should carpool together. Hard rating is due to
length and elevation. Carpool $5. No dogs. RSVP Leader Art Wahl 259-7721
after 7/1
roundwahl@hotmail.com |
Hard 11 miles 900’ |
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Wed Jul 28 8:30 RC |
WW hike: Colorado Trail to Gudy’s Rest From the upper trailhead, the hike begins with a
gradual but steady uphill and follows along the creek from above through the
canyon. The trail then descends
slightly arriving at a bridge after 1.5 miles. Once at the bridge, there are a series of reasonable
switchbacks for approximately 1.4 miles to Gudy’s Rest. Return along the same
route. Leaders Dale Suran
& Dee Rodman 382-9600 RSVP non-members only |
Moderate 5.5 miles 1,000’ |
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Thur Jul 29 |
SO! Board Meeting |
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Fri Jul 30 ACP 7:00 am TC 7:10 am DMR 7:30 am |
Hike to Ice Lakes and Island Lake This is a
perennial favorite for the spectacular mountain scenery, beautiful alpine
lakes and abundant wildflowers. Carpool
$6. No dogs. RSVP Leader Lyle
Hancock 764-4531 lylehancock@bresnan.net |
Hard 6.5 miles 2,850’ |
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Sat Jul 31 – Mon Aug 2 7:30 am RC |
Car Camp/Day Hike Near Silverton Day hike each day from camp. Beautiful
hikes mostly above timberline. Will hike
ridgelines and basins, maybe bagging a peak. Great views. Carpool $6 RSVP Leader Bill Cagle
385-4566 cagel81301@yahoo.com |
Hard 6-8 miles 2,000’-3,000’ |
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Sun Aug. 1 ACP 7:00 AM TC 7:10 DMR 7:30 |
Climb Little Giant, King Solomon Mountain Hike up
4WD road, then on established trail towards Silver Lake with hand cable. Take obscure trail to Little Giant,
13,416’. Some scrambling down to the NE pass at 12,800’. Climb King Solomon
Mtn, 13,185’. Follow ridge back to road. Bail out option is through Little
Giant Basin past Big Giant Mine. Flowers will be glorious. Note: People on
Bill Cagle’s three-day camping trip in Silverton have the option of joining
us. Carpool $6. No dogs. RSVP Leader Debra Van
Winegarden 769-7269 debra@vanwinegarden.com
Co-Leader Bill Cagle
385-4566 cagle81301@yahoo.com |
Most Challenging 7.5 Miles 3,900’ |
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Wed Aug 4 RC: 8:30 am DMR: 9:00 am |
WW hike: Spud Lake The hike passes
through aspen and along several interesting beaver ponds, some of which are
still active. From the lake are views
of the Twilight Peaks and Engineer Mountain.
We will hike up to the lake, around its circumference, and back. Carpool $4. Leader Susan Beck-Brown 375-0948 rdb835@frontier.net Members and non-members please RSVP |
Easy 3 miles 440’ |
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Fri Aug 6 7:00
am RC |
SO! Ladies Fridays A
Field: Sliderock Trail/Cumberland Mountain This portion of the Colorado Trail starts
at the upper end of Junction Creek, 17.5 from Durango and heads towards
Kennebec Pass. The trail ascends
through the forest for 1.5 miles and then continues up the side of the valley
across a broad open and rocky area.
Poles will be helpful here and we’ll go at an easy pace. Just before we get to the pass, we’ll turn
south and head up to the Muldoon Mine with views overlooking Junction Creek
all the way down to Durango and we’ll also check out the “outhouse with a
view.” Option 1 will turn back at
this point, and Option 2 will continue up the E ridge of Cumberland Mountain
to the summit, then down the NW ridge and back around to Kennebec Pass and
our trail. Poles helpful. Carpool $4. Dogs on leash or left at home. RSVP Leader Dorothy Bregar
385-1814 or jbregar@durango.net |
Option 1: Moderate 4.5 miles 1,490’ Option 2: Hard 6 miles 2,240’ |
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Sun Aug 8 ACP 7:30 am TC 7:40 am DMR 8:00 am |
Jeep to Bear Town and
Hike to Continental Divide Trail Drive to Silverton, jeep
over Stony Pass to Bear Town. Hike to Continental Divide Trail. Views in all
directions. Jeep ride is 15 miles each way. 4WD necessary. Limit: jeep
capacities. Carpool $10. No dogs. RSVP Connie Webb 382-0009 bcwebbe@aol.com Leader: Howard Drake |
Moderate to Hard 4 miles 1,000’ |
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Mon Aug 9 ACP: 7:00am TC: 7:10am DMR: 7:30 am. |
Hike Highland Mary Lakes/Continental Divide Loop A hard, but very rewarding hike past
lovely alpine lakes, through a high tundra basin, along a trail with
spectacular valley and mountain views. Return via the Continental Divide
Trail. 4WD necessary. Limit 15. Carpool $6. Dogs OK but RSVP. RSVP Leader Ken Fusco 259-9442 ken@fusco-finl.com Co-leader Jo Fusco |
Hard 9 miles 2,000’ |
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Tues Aug 10 Social 6:30 pm Meeting 7:00 RC |
SO! General
Meeting
Recreation Center Social 6:30 pm Meeting 7:00 pm Writer
for the “Green Machine” in the Durango Herald, Nancy Etter, ND will grace us
with her expertise on naturopathic medicine.
She will speak to us about general health and the natural way to deal
with allergies. |
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Wed Aug 11 RC: 8:30 am DMR: 9:00 am |
WW hike: Lower Engineer
Mtn. This hike offers abundant wildflowers and beautiful
vistas. The trail ascends a steep, grassy slope into spruce-fir and passes by
two small lakes on the side of the trail. At 2.5 miles the trail exits the woods
and into tundra where there are beautiful wildflowers. We will stop to rest,
lunch, enjoy the views and descend along the same trail. We will not be
climbing to the peak. Carpool $5. Leaders Wayne and Gayle Bedor
764-4089 or 769-6548 RSVP non-members only. |
Moderate 5 miles 1,308’ |
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Fri Aug 13 ACP 7:00 am TC 7:10 am DMR 7:30 am |
Hike Twin Sisters There is some bushwacking and scrambling
required. Steep climb. Great views. RSVP Leader Bill Cagle 385-4566 cagel81301@yahoo.com |
Hard 10 miles 2,700’ |
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Fri
Aug 13 RC: 7:00 am TC: 7:10 am DMR:
7:30 am |
SO! Ladies Fridays a
Field: Ice Lakes This in and out hike offers abundant wildflowers and
beautiful vistas. The trail climbs steeply through switchbacks and straight
stretches to the lower basin. After a stream crossing, the trail begins to
climb again. The first 200 yards or so is rocky and then goes about 1 mile to
Ice Lake. Option 1 will hike to the lower basin. Option 2 will continue to
Ice Lake. Pack a lunch. Poles are
helpful for stream crossing and for descending steep sections. Come prepared
for the potential of getting wet feet. Carpool $6. Dogs on leashes or left at
home. RSVP Leader Jenny Wrenn jennifer.wrenn@gmail.com or
497-2803 |
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1: Hard 5 miles 1,950 Option
2: Hard 7 miles 2,407 |
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Sun Aug. 15 ACP 7:00 AM TC 7:10 DMR 7:30 |
Climb Velocity Peak, 13,325’, near Silverton This peak
is east of Storm Peak and looks down into Velocity Basin where we ski with
Howard. We will hike up the Boulder Gulch Trail about 2 miles and then gain
the ridge heading north to the summit, returning the same way. The meadows at
the ridge base are known for abundant wildflowers. Carpool $6. Dogs OK. RSVP Leader Bob Thompson 382-9271
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Most Challenging 8 miles 3,500’ |
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Wed Aug 18 ACP: 8:00am TC: 8:10am DMR: 8:30am |
Jeep Tour of Red Mountain Ghost Towns This year Rudy will take us on a tour in
the Red Mountain Pass area. We’ll
first drive on the Brooklyn Mine Road that climbs above timberline past the
Brooklyn Mine to great views looking west at Chattanooga Loop, Columbine
Basin, Porphyry Basin, and Black Bear Pass before descending down, with great
views of the Red Mountains, to the top
of Red Mountain Pass where the Longfellow Mine sits. We’ll continue down the
north side of Red Mountain Pass to a road going up to Red Mountain Town and the
National Belle Mine where we follow the old Silverton RR bed through
Guston to the Vanderbilt and Yankee Girl mines before returning to Hwy
550. Continue down Hwy 550 to a turnoff to the Ironton ghost town and the
beginning of the Corkscrew Gulch 4x4 trail. At that point, we go up Corkscrew
Gulch with views of where the old Corkscrew Gulch turntable was and continue
up to a spectacular summit view. From here, return down the other side to
Gladstone and the road back to Silverton and Durango. Bring a lunch, hat, rain gear, layered clothing, and sturdy
shoes. If you have a handheld radio, bring it to listen to Rudy’s narration
as you drive. He’ll repeat all information at each stop. There will be a few
radios available from the trip bag. High
clearance 4WD with low range necessary. No all-wheel drives, full
sized/overlong pickups or wide Hummers. Limit 15 vehicles with passengers to
fit. Carpool $9. Dogs OK for drivers only, but be aware there will be limited
“outside time” for dogs. Leader Rudy Davison 259-9307 or 728-6678, leave a message and Rudy
will return call when he’s in town. RSVP Co-Leader David Wright 259-5978 david.j.wright@att.net
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Moderate 4WD trip |
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Wed Aug 18 8:30 am RC |
WW hike: Jones Creek From the trailhead, the
hike climbs consistently through ponderosa pine, spruce, and fir. Return
along the same route. Leader Marnie
Roti 946-0560 RSVP non-members only
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Moderate 4 miles 600’ |
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Fri Aug 20 ACP 7:00 am TC 7:10 am DMR 7:30am |
Hike 4 Peaks In One Day: Peak 13,270, Hansen, Hurricane and California. A steep climb
to a ridgeline with views in both directions. Some exposure. Access to all
peaks by following the ridgelines. Car pool $6. RSVP Leader Bill Cagle 385-4566 cagle81301@yahoo.com |
Hard 4 miles 2,300’ |
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Sat Aug 21 ACP 7:30 am TC 7:40 am DMR 8:00 am |
Jeep to Mineral Point and Hike to Mine Ruins Drive to
Silverton. Jeep to Mineral Point above Animas Forks. Then hike to Old Lout Mine and San Juan
Chief Mill. Dessert at Howard’s
after. 4WD necessary. Limit: Jeep capacities. Carpool $10. No dogs. RSVP Connie
Webb 382-0009 bcwebbe@aol.com
Leader: Howard Drake
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Moderate to Hard 4 miles 1,000’ |
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Sun Aug 22 ACP 7:00 am TC 7:10 am DMR 7:30 am |
Climb Three Needles, 13,481’, in the back of
Porphyry Basin north of Silverton We will drive a couple of miles
up the road in Porphyry Gulch, then hike and climb to the back of the basin.
It is a scramble to the top of the needle.
From here you overlook Blue Lake on the east side of Bridal Veil
Basin. On the return trip we can look for very nice cubic iron-pyrite
crystals. 4WD necessary. Carpool
$7. Dogs OK. RSVP Leader Bob Thompson 382-9271
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Most Challenging About 6 miles 2,000’ |
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Tues Aug 24 SRP 7:00am TH 8:30 am |
Hike to Fourmile
Falls with possible option to Fourmile Lake Hike through the Fourmile Creek valley
through meadows and forest below Pagosa Peak to the 300-foot Falls Creek
falls and the shorter, but higher volume Fourmile Falls. There may also be an
option to continue three more miles to Fourmile Lake, with additional
1,200-foot gain (option not yet scouted for difficulty and time) RSVP Leader
David Wright david.j.wright@att.net 259-5978 |
Moderate to Falls 6 miles 1,000’ Hard to lake 6 more
miles 1,200’ |
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Wed Aug 25 RC: 8:00 am DMR: 8:30 am |
WW hike: West Lime Creek The trailhead is on HWY
550 between Coal Bank Pass and Molas Pass.
The trail follows West Lime Creek for about 3 miles. We will have lunch
along the trail and go back the same trail. Carpool $5. Leader Sharron
Chambers 259-9271 RSVP non-members only
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Moderate 5 miles 1,100’ |
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Thurs Aug 26 ACP 9 am TC 9:10 am DMR 9:30am |
Hike Engineer Mt Trail to Coal Bank Pass We will
hike up the trail all the way to Engineer Plateau where we will have lunch.
There are some great views of the valley. Then we will hike down Pass Creek
to Coal Bank Pass. The descent is only 1,500 feet. We will spot cars for the
shuttle. RSVP Leader Jim O’Brien 375-1693
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Hard 7 miles 2,800’ |
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Sat Aug 28 ACP 7:30 am TC 7:40 am DMR 8:00 am |
Hike to Silver Lake with
Ice Crystal Cave Option Drive to Mayflower Mine east of
Silverton. Hike uphill to Silver Lake
and mine/mill ruins. Another climb
over a ridge to Crystal Cave (1.4 mile, 500’). Flashlights needed for ice cave. 4WD necessary. Limit:
15 for ice cave option. Carpool: $10.
No dogs. RSVP Connie
Webb 382-0009 bcwebbe@aol.com
Leader Howard Drake
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Moderate to Hard 3 miles 1000-1500’ |
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Mon Aug 30 |
SO! Outings Committee Meeting |
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Tues Aug 31 8:00am RC |
Perins Peak We will start at DOW trailhead in the
Rockridge subdivision and hike to the peak
on a non-maintained trail through Perins Peak State Wildlife Area. Carpool
$1. Dogs OK, but must be on a leash. RSVP Leader Ray
Baranowski 259-9522 wraybar@yahoo.com |
Moderate 7 miles 1,400’ |
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Wed Sept 1 SRP 9:00 am |
WW hike: River Trail from Santa Rita to
Home Depot We will hike the River Trail and explore
the new bridge and extension. Leaders Tom and Lydine
Hannula 884-9052 RSVP non-members
only |
Easy 4 miles Flat |
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Fri Sept 3 ACP 8:00 am TC 8:10 am DMR 8:30 am |
Hike to the Old 100 Boarding House This spectacular old miners’ boarding house perches
on the side of Galena Mountain above the Old 100 Mine; it was recently restored
as an historic landmark. The trail is loose in places but not long and
affords great views. We will do this hike at a moderate pace. The final
(optional) scramble from the trail down to the boarding house is narrow with
some exposure but is well worth it. Poles helpful. 4WD necessary. Carpool
$8. No dogs. RSVP Leader Bill Cagle 385-4566
or cagle81301@yahoo.com |
Hard 4 miles 1,000’ |
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Sat Sept. 4 ACP 7:30 am TC 7:40 am DMR 8:00 am |
Hike Grizzly Meadows Hike to the base of
Grizzly Peak to enjoy meadows, lakes and great views. A few stretches of the trail are on
shale. Early turn-back optioned hike. There’s a challenging option to climb to
the top of Grizzly Peak- a steep climb up every kind of rock surface (shale,
small rocks, large rocks, loose rocks, talus) to fantastic and rewarding
views. 4WD necessary (8 miles on Cascade Divide Rd). Carpool $8. Dogs Ok to
meadow. RSVP Leader Clark Lagow
259-9337 or clagow@rmi.net |
Moderate to Most
Challenging 7 miles 2,750’ |
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Tues Sept 7 – Thurs Sept 9 7:30 am SRP |
3-Day Camp and hike in the South San Juans Day
1: Drive to Crater
Lake trailhead, and in/out hike to Crater Lake (moderate 7 mi. 1,800 ft. on
trail), short drive to car camping site. Day 2:
Hike from camp to 13,150' Montezuma Peak (hard 5 mi. 2,400 ft mostly off
trail). Day 3: Sleep in, short hike
TBD, return home. Car camping will be primitive, but near a stream. Limit 12.
4WD convenient. Carpool $15. Dogs OK, limit 2. RSVP Leader
Travis Ward 247-1310 Co-leader Bob Thompson
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Tues Sept. 7 ACP 7:00 am TC 7:10 am DMR 7:30 am |
Climb North Twilight, 13,076’ From
Andrews Lake, hike 5.5 miles to Crater Lake, then climb additional 1.5 miles
up east ridge of peak. Exposed
scramble. Limit 8. Carpool $5. No dogs. RSVP Leader Debra Van
Winegarden 769-7269 debra@vanwinegarden.com Co-Leader Lynn Coburn
247-0914 harrisoncoburn@gmail.com |
Most Challenging 14 miles 2,500’ |
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Wed Sept 8 RC 8:30 am |
WW hike: Haviland Lake to Forebay Lake Trail
starts at the parking lot across from Haviland Lake and goes past a beaver
pond through an open meadow and forest down to Forebay Lake and back. Carpool
$3. Leader Chris Wiehage 259-0882 RSVP non-members only
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Easy 3 miles minimal elev. gain |
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Fri Sept. 10 ACP 7:00 am TC 7:10 am DMR 7:30 am |
Climb Handies Peak
(14.048) via Grouse Gulch Backpacker
magazine calls Handies the most scenic of Colorado's 14'ers, and it’s in our
own backyard. Avoid the long drive over Cinnamon Pass and get a better
workout by doing the Grouse Gulch route. The hike starts at about 10,800' on
the road north of Silverton, proceeds over a 13,000' pass on a good trail,
descends 600 feet into American Basin and then joins the normal route up
Handies. Return the same route for a total of 4,400 feet of climbing. Most of
the route is above tree line, so we need an early start to minimize monsoon
problems. The route is long with a lot of vertical, but the gradient is
friendly, so it is not as hard as you might think. 4WD necessary. Carpool $8.
No dogs RSVP Leader Charlie
Berglund 247-9747 chasberglund@msn.com |
Most Challenging 8 miles 4,400’ |
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Fri Sept 10 RC: 8:30 am TC: 8:40 am DMR: 9:00 am |
SO! Ladies Fridays A
Field: Little Molas / Colorado Trail Follow well defined and reasonable switch backs from
the trailhead up the Colorado Trail. Trail then becomes relatively flat for
the remainder of the hike. Beautiful vistas along the way. Pack a lunch and
gear appropriate for rain or cold. Poles nice but not necessary. This can be
a busy trail. Carpool $5. Dogs on leashes or left at home, please. RSVP Leader Nancy Mead 259-5978 nancy.a.mead@att.net |
Option 1: Moderate 5-6
miles 700’ Option 2: Moderate 8
miles 700’ |
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Sat Sept 11 ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am DMR 9:30 am |
Hike Grey Rock Ridge A lovely hike following
old logging roads north of DMR with views of Engineer Mountain, the Needles,
the La Platas, Cascade & Hermosa Creek drainages. 4WD convenient. Carpool
$5. Dogs OK. RSVP Leader John Martin 247-2581 john@martintelephone.com
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Moderate 4-5 miles 1,000’ |
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Sun Sept 12 to Tues Sept. 14 8:00 am RC |
Car Camp in the Hammond Canyon area to see the
Hammond Canyon Ruin. We will
drive over on the 12th, go into the canyon on the 13th
and return home on the 14th. There may be some day hikes on the 1st
and 3rd days. It is a 1,900’ drop into the canyon and 1,900’ gain
coming out. This is in the NE section of Cedar Mesa in Utah. RSVP Leader Jim Shadell
247-5597 shadkj@durango.net |
Hard 9 miles 1,900’ |
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Mon Sept. 13 ACP 8:00 am TC 8:10 am DMR 8:30 am |
Hike Brown Mountain to
Mount Abrams Beautiful high altitude
(12,000-13,000’) ridge hike north of Silverton with great views of all San
Juan 14ers. This is a hard hike, as
all the vertical is above 12,500 ft. 4WD necessary. Carpool $8. Dogs OK. RSVP Leader Clark Lagow
259-9337 clagow@rmi.net |
Hard 7 miles 3,000’ |
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Tues Sept 14 5:30 pm New Member Orientation 6:30 pm Social 7:00 pm Potluck RC |
SO!
General Meeting and Fall Potluck at
Rec Center
New Member Orientation
5:30 pm Social: 6:30 p.m. Potluck: 7:00 p.m. Bring
your own table service and a dish for eight with a serving utensil: A-F Salad
G-M Main Dish N-R
Dessert S-Z Main Dish
In
addition to your potluck dish, please bring non-perishable food donations for
Manna Soup Kitchen |
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Wed Sept 15 8:30 am SW corner of Albertson’s parking lot |
WW hike: Hoffhein’s to Gudy’s Rest This is an in and out hike with consistent
and mostly gradual elevation gain as the trail heads north toward the
Colorado Trail and Gudy's Rest with views of Perins Peak, Barnroof Point. and
the La Plata Mountains. Hike crosses
DOW land. Leaders Tom and Lydine
Hannula 884-9052 RSVP non-members only |
Moderate 4 miles 800’ |
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Thurs Sept 16 ACP 7:00am TC 7:10am DMR 7:30am |
Hike Spencer Basin and
Highland Mary Lakes Start at 10,800’
and hike via Spencer Basin to an unnamed
pass at 12,700’ southwest of Sugarloaf Mt. Return via a ridgeline to Highland
Mary Lakes and return to vehicles. Views are spectacular. Carpool $8. Dogs OK RSVP Leader Ray
Baranowski 259-9522 wraybar@yahoo.com |
Moderate 5.8miles 1,900’ |
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Sat Sept 18 ACP 7:00 am TC 7:10 am DMR 7:30 am |
Climb 13,300’ Peak overlooking Columbine Lake on the southeast end We will
drive to the Chattanooga Curve northwest of Silverton and climb up the north side
of Mill Creek. We then traverse to the lake and circle around to the south
side. From there we will scramble to
the summit. 4WD necessary. Carpool $7. Dogs OK. RSVP Leader Bob Thompson 382-9271
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Most Challenging 8 Miles 3,000’ |
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Wed Sept 22 RC: 8:30 am |
WW hike: Dry Gulch from Rockridge subdivision (DOW) This is an
in-and-out hike that will start from the trailhead in Rockridge
Subdivision. The trail cuts through the
Perins Wildlife area through open meadow at a slight elevation gain along the
way. The trail passes some old
remains of ranch buildings and some clusters of aspen (this may
possibly be later modified to a through hike to Lightner Creek Road). Leader Barb Hancock 764-4531 RSVP non-members only
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Easy 5 miles 300’ |
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Wed Sept 29 8:30 am SW corner of Albertson’s parking lot |
WW hike: Perins City ruins Follow
railroad grade in Twin Buttes area to the ruins of old Perins City. Explore the ruins (or just rest). We will
return via the old wagon road. Bring
a light snack. We should be back for
lunch. Dogs must be on lease. Leader Ray Walker 382-7662 RSVP non-members only
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Easy/Moderate 4 miles 500’ |
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Last week of September or first week of October |
Three-Day Backpack to Escalante area of Utah We will
backpack the Boulder Mail Trail, Death Hollow and go down to the Escalante
River. Details will be on the Fall schedule. RSVP Leader Jim
Shaddell 247-5597 shadkj@durango.net |
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The Outings Committee members who developed this
Outing Schedule are: Jan Collins, Olin Kane, Clark Lagow, Sherry
Suenram, Debra Van Winegarden and Dorothy Bregar. They appreciate your
suggestions, ideas, willingness to help with and lead outings, enthusiasm
while on outings, and natural leadership skills that show up when needed. |