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Hiking – Boulder Open Space

Boulder Turkey Ramble. Black Friday, Get Outside Snow or Shine. A 6mi, 2,000' loop up Mount Sanitas and around Red Rocks. 8:00a Starting and ending Goat Trail access from 2nd and Hawthorn. Will finish ~1.

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Pat Kelly
Pat Kelly
Primary Leader
  • Fri, Nov 24, 2023
  • Bobcats Section
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Intermediate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • Pace: 2.0

Sanitas, Red Rocks loop.  Ascend Sanitas via Goat Trail from 2nd Hawthorn, then East Ridge Trail to mountaineer summit, descend via Mount Sanitas Trail, then cross Mapleton and take Red Rocks Spur and loop around to Red Rocks Trail, return back across Mapleton to Dakota Ridge Trail (or Sanitas Valley), then descending back down Goat Trail.  4 - 4.5 hrs so plan lunch break after the hike, of course bring all the nutrition you need.

Depart 08:00a Goat Trail 2nd and Hawthorn

We will depart at 8a promptly, please arrive by 7:50.  Text me if you will not be able to meet us in time as we will not be able to delay our departure.  Pat Kelly 303.250.6000

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Micro spikes, poles recommended, dress warm, bring hand warmers

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