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Chair Rocks via Colorado Trail

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Hiking – Chair Rocks via Colorado Trail

This is a casual-paced winter hike/snowshoe through rolling hills and open timber to unique rock formations. Moderately difficult due to snow conditions and length. 10.0 miles round trip. Elevation Gain: 885 ft

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Glenn Barr
Glenn Barr
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jan 14, 2023
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Basic
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 885 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

We will meet at 8:00am at the parking lot where the Colorado Trail Section #2 crosses Deckers Road/Jefferson County Road 126 (just southwest of intersection with Spring Creek Rd)

Parking via Google Maps  https://goo.gl/maps/Wcw95hCDsz5CNLER6
Lat/Long 39.35616, -105.24750

This will be a winter hike/snowshoe depending on snow conditions. We will have a casual pace, but there is 885 feet of elevation gain, so expect some exertion.

No Pets.

We will travel as a group while observing the 7 principles of Leave No Trace :
-Plan ahead and prepare.
-Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
-Dispose of waste properly.
-Leave what you find.
-Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire).
-Respect wildlife.
-Be considerate of other visitors.

Caltopo route map: https://caltopo.com/m/HMRR0

Questions about the hike?  Email Glenn at gjb2000@gmail.com

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Chair Rocks via Colorado Trail

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Winter hiking traction (microspikes, snow grips, ice cleats, yaktrax)
    • Maybe snowshoes (watch weather)
  • Hiking poles recommended
  • Ten essentials  - especially warm footwear, headwear, and gloves/mittens, clothing layers, and eye protection (wind/dust/snow/sun)
    • The Mountaineers: WHAT ARE THE TEN ESSENTIALS?
      https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/what-are-the-ten-essentials

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