Missing Activity Template – Herman Lake
The Herman Gulch trail leads through up meadows and forested areas, with beautiful views of surrounding mountains before breaking out above treeline to Herman Lake. Round trip is 6.5 miles and ascend 1,847 ft to an elevation of 12,008 ft. Some snow patches are possible at the top. Our target moving pace will be approximately 2.2 to 2.4 mph. At higher altitudes this may be around 1.9-2.0 mph.
Contacts
- Tue, Jul 9, 2024
- Denver
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,774 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,008 ft
- Pace: 2.0 -2.2 mph
- 3 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
As this is an Ascending Hike which is progressing in difficulty as the hiking season unfolds participants should be acclimated to altitudes above 10,000 ft. and have been consistently hiking before signing up for this trip.
Regarding ascending steep sections of the trail: I like each of us to establish a pace that we can sustain for about a 30 minute interval no matter whether it is slower or faster than other hikers. I encourage you to find the pace that works best for you. This means we may be spread out from each other during an interval of hiking. We will gather together again after either a 30 minute interval, or at trail junctions, or at the top of an ascending section of trail for rest and bio break so that we stay together as a group for the duration of the hike.
We will sit down near the highest elevation of this route for a snack/lunch break before heading down.
We will meet at Woolly Mammoth Park N Ride Section BB at 6:15 for a 6:25 A.M. departure. There is a convenience store on US 40 before the Woolly Mammoth Park and Ride if you need to use the bathroom before showing up at the Park n Ride. No comfort stop on the way. The drive is about 50 minutes and there are port o potties at the trail head to use.
Expect each carload a gas charge of around $30 divided among riders. Bring about $7-8 cash to pay your driver.
Woolly Mammoth Park N Ride is at 18560 US-40, Golden, CO 80401 .
Required Equipment
10 essentials,