Trip
Backpack – Virgin Springs from Fuller Bottom - canceled
Virgin Springs from Fuller Bottom - canceled
Contacts
- Wed, Sep 20, 2023 — Sun, Sep 24, 2023
- Gore Range Group
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 18.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Preference given to Gore Range members until 3 months prior to the trip. Please obtain permission from leader by answering the following questions:
1. Are you willing to drive?
2. What group are you in?
3. What recent backpacking experience do you have, when was it, how far and where was it?
ALL registrations must be done on the CMC web site after permission is obtained from leader.
This trip is EXPLORATORY. Leader has been in area but has not done this route, which involves multiple crossings of the San Rafael River. If the flow is too high or the forecast is rainy (to be determined by leader), trip will either be canceled or we will find somewhere else to hike in the area.
Day 1: Drive approximately 6 hours to trailhead at Fuller Bottom. We may stop for a lunch break, but please have your lunch prepared in advance. Camp or start backpack, depending on group input.
Day 2: Backpack to Virgin Springs Canyon, approximately 8 miles from Fuller Bottom.
Day 3: Hang out by the spring or do a short hike to explore
Day 4: Backpack back to Fuller Bottom. Could possibly drive home or start drive home.
Day 5: Drive home.
Required Equipment
By signing up for this trip you agree to have your e-mail shared with other participants for the purpose of carpooling, and you agree to have your photo shared on public media such as Facebook.
By signing up for this trip you agree to not cancel except in an emergency.
Please bring shoes and attire suitable for water crossings that may be silty and could be over knee deep.
Preference given to those who offer to drive.
f you need to cancel, please use the appropriate method on the website - do NOT contact the leader. If you have to cancel the morning of the trip, please TEXT the leader at 303-888-0559 by 7:00 am.
If you have any known medical conditions that may manifest themselves during this activity, please notify the leader via e-mail prior to the trip.
Bring the usual: 10 Essentials + COVID-19 Precautions (mask & sanitizer)
NO PETS please!
10 essentials and clothing appropriate for the weather, stove, water filter, backpack food, etc. There are trees in the area but they are not tall. It is unknown if there are bears in the area. A bear-proof container or Ursack is recommended.