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IPW - Arapahoe Traverse

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Bobcats trip – South Arapaho Peak to North Arapaho Peak

Contacts

Roger Leikas
Roger Leikas
Primary Leader
  • Mon, Aug 17, 2026
  • Bobcats Section
  • Scrambling
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 10.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 13,513 ft
  • Pace: 1.8 - 2 avg moving speed on trail

This trip will include a summit South Arapaho Peak, an .8-mile traverse on exposed class 3 and class 4 rock over to North Arapaho Peak, and a return by the same route. Here is a link from 14ers.com describing the route https://www.14ers.com/route.php?route=201209181010126208.  A helmet is required.

Register with leader so I can ensure this is an appropriate scramble for you.

We will meet at 4:00 am at the Clear Creek (10th and Archer). parking lot in Golden.  Here is a link to our meeting https://maps.app.goo.gl/cqhYqS7EEp2oYLwj9 .

The trailhead for this hike is the 4th of July Trailhead, west of Nederland.  Here’s a Google Maps link for the trailhead:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/FpyfQSebrSijzYE17.   NOTE:  The last 4 miles of the road to the trailhead are a bit rough, so our drivers will need vehicles with decent clearance, such as an SUV. 

For those coming from north of I-70, we can also arrange to meet you either at Nederland High School or at the parking lot at Plainview Dr and CO-72

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IPW - Arapahoe Traverse

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

This is a CMC Bobcats Trip.  The Bobcats’ mission is to ensure a variety of adventurous CMC trips, mostly on weekdays, all year long.  Our trips tend to be faster paced, on more challenging routes, and with fewer stops.  We foster a strong community of hikers seeking challenges, discovery, and camaraderie.   We don’t have dues and we invite ALL CMC members to sign up for any Bobcat trip that is within their ability level.

Be sure to bring the 10 essentials and a helmet.

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