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Hiking – 4th of July TH to Lake Dorothy

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Hiking – 4th of July TH to Lake Dorothy

RMOTHG hike, above tree line, to the highest lake in Indian Peaks Wilderness. Limited parking requires an early start.

Contacts

Carroll Steger
Carroll Steger
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.1 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,942 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 12,192 ft
  • Pace: 2.0 mph avg moving pace

Please assess your fitness level before joining this higher elevation hike, with ~ 2,000 feet elevation gain.

IMG_6443.jpegExpected pace will be 1-1.5 ascending (long ascent), and 2-2.5 descending. 

Please call Carroll at 303-515-0697 if you have questions. 

Carpool: 

CMC - 5:50 arrival/6 departure 

Rideshare cost is $6 per person

Nederland HS - 7 am/7:10 departure 

Rideshare cost is $2 per person

NO MEETING AT TRAILHEAD Because parking is super limited, we will take only 2 high clearance vehicles for the final 8 mile stretch over rugged, rocky road.

Route/Place

Fourth of July Trailhead

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essentials, including rain gear, for possible afternoon showers. Poles are especially helpful navigating over rocky creek crossings. 

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