Ascending Hikes – Bottle Peak and Ptarmigan Loop

A beautiful hike in an area that fewer people visit near Fraser in the Byers Peak Wilderness.

The Second of three progressively more difficult hikes - More distance (7.5 - 8 Miles) and Elevation gain (2000-2500 depending upon route) , and higher elevations - from 10K-nearly 12K ft.

Bring your ten Essentials. Sun protection is essential. Plenty of water - there is no potable water source on the trail.

Good Balance and Stability is essential on this hike: You should not need hiking poles to negotiate rocks. If you need hiking poles to step up or down rocks or other small obstacles then this is not the proper hike for you and the leader may ask that you check out of the hike. Hiking poles are ok, just not if needed for balance or support at all times

Leader will send out Trip note updates approximately 1 week and 2 days ahead of the hike.

We will meet at the Colorado Mountain Club Parking Lot (the new facility at 32nd and McIntyre Street in Golden) at 6:15 AM  and Carpool from there. Travel Time to the Trail Head Near Fraser is approximately 1.25 hours. Our Goal is to get an early start to beat any afternoon thunderstorms.