Trip
Hiking – Berthoud Pass - Second Creek TH to Twin Cones
Hike through meandering forest and through wildflower meadows to 12,153’, above tree line, for 360 views of Winter Park and surrounding peaks.
Contacts
- Wed, Aug 2, 2023
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,153 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph average pace
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Trail and Pace - the first mile through forest is quite steep (~750’ elev gain), so we will take it slow (~1 mph). After about 1 mile, the trail will break open into a meadow with picnic tables and restrooms at Broome Hut. We will stop here for a snack break, before proceeding, weather permitting, ~1.4 miles up a steep, rocky trail above tree line to the summit and on to the Twin Cones, for 360 vistas looking down onto Winter Park ski resort and out to neighboring peaks. The pace will accommodate the group. We will break for lunch back at the Broome Hut picnic area. The descent from Broome Hut back to the TH is expected to be paced at 2-2.3 mph.
Optional stop for ice cream in Empire
Carpool - Wooly Mammoth “GG” meet at 6:20 am for prompt 6:30 departure. Look for my red Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Additional pickup stop along I-70 can be arranged.
Drive - 44 miles/~ 1 hr to Second Creek TH at mile marker 243 off US 40, Berthoud Pass. Optional restroom stop at Georgetown Visitor Center.
Please text Carroll at 303-516-0697 if you are running late, canceling or meeting at the TH.
Required Equipment
10 Essentials, incl sun protection, rain gear and BUG SPRAY! No jeans.
Bring small bills for shared carpool cost of $32 per vehicle.