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Ascending Hikes – Walker Ranch Loop 8.4 miles, 1710 Ft, High point 7336

Walker Ranch Loop 8.4 miles, 1710 Ft, High point 7336

  • moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,710 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,336 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

Meet at Colorado Mountain Club / American Mountaineering Center Parking lot at 6:45 am, for no later than 7:00 am departure

Colorado Mountain Club: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nx39ajkEiVWLsByG7

We'll then carpool to the Walker Ranch loop Trailhead:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ydkyAtYCaRh9qtZA

The fourth of a series of six progressively more difficult hikes in the Ascending Hikes Series - held each Friday for six weeks. Ascending hikes are meant to help get in shape through the season and build upon hiking knowledge. Our Goals in this fourth hike of the series will be:Increased Ascent and Distance.

Everyone should bring the ten essentials (google is your friend). A hiking stick or treking pole is recommended.

Leader will send out a GPX track and Details on the route and conditions 2 days prior to the hike. 

You should be comfortable with achieving a 8+ mile hike - a stretch conditioning hike for those that started with us on the first ascending hike.

Ascending Hikes are meant to help with conditioning and we always adjust our pace to meet the needs of the group.

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