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Ascending Hikes – Acorn Creek TH

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Ascending Hikes – Acorn Creek TH

CHANGE FROM WEST JEFFERSON TRAIL. An easy loop hike in the series of Ascending Hikes for individuals new to the club and those working to get in shape for the summer. We'll have gentle grades, beautiful views and spectacular flowers. Developmental focus is stream crossings.

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Abbie Gentry
Abbie Gentry
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.8 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,500 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph

Meet at Wooly Mammoth Park N Ride section BB at  7:00 am for a prompt departure at 7:15.  Wooly Mammoth is located at 18560 U.S. Hwy 40, Golden, CO 80401.

From the Wooly Mammoth, we will take I-70 to the Silverthorn exit.  At the exit we will take a right, and go to the 7-11 on the right for a rest stop. 

After the rest stop, we'll head to up CO 9 north for 10 miles to Ute Park Rd.  Go 1 mile up this road to the trailhead.

Route/Place

Acorn Creek TH

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