Trip
Backpack – North Cottonwood TH - Kroenke Lake Trail
Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) primarily for recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class. Others will be waitlisted until July 19th when empty slots will be released. Rated Moderate. 4.5-miles uphill one way / 1,660 elev gain
Contacts
- Sat, Jul 22, 2023 — Sun, Jul 23, 2023
- Pikes Peak
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,500 ft
- Pace: 1.0-2.0mph
- 1 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We are meeting at the North Cottonwood Creek Trailhead at
9:30am at the trailhead sign at the end of the road/parking area.
Be sure to secure your vehicle and hide any valuables from sight.
From Colorado Springs, travel via Highway 24 to Buena Vista.
Then to Crossman Ave in Buena Vista, then Co Rd 350, Co Rd 365 and
Forest Rd 365 to the trailhead https://goo.gl/maps/KSmEySKEYU6ND1wv6
This is a 1-night BEGINNER backpack - reviewing and reinforcing skills relating to carrying loads, selecting campsites, purifying water, storing food, cooking food, and reviewing the terrain and hazards to enjoy the outdoors safely while self-supported in the backcountry.
We will observe the Leave No Trace principles carefully to be good outdoor citizens and neighbors.
This trip is rated "Moderate" per the CMC difficulty rating due to more than 1,000-ft of elevation gain in a day.
https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/trip-difficulty-ratings#backpack
Forest Service Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Info
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=80755
Weather Forecast
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-106.32862329483034&lat=38.866596049563185
Emergency Assistance
Chaffee County Sheriff: 719-539-2596
Salida Ranger District: 719-539-3591
Trail Info:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/kroenke-lake
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7012382/kroenke-lake
Required Equipment
10 essentials and backpacking gear needed to safely and comfortable travel, sleep, cook, eat, purify water, and enjoy an overnight camping adventure.
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist by Benjamin Tepler, March 19, 2022
https://www.backpacker.com/gear/the-ultimate-backpacking-checklist/