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

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.

Meet at Colorado Mountain Club / American Mountaineering Center Parking lot at 6:15 am, for no later than 6:30 am departure

We will Carpool to the Trailhead. Driving time is approximately 45 minutes from the CMC parking lot to Walker Ranch loop Trailhead Parking lot.

People can also opt to meet us at the trailhead: We will target a prompt 7:30 Am departure from the trailhead.

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

Walker Ranch loop Trailhead:

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