Trip
Hiking – Colorado Mines Peak - Meteor Hike
A great chance to see the peak of the Perseid meteor shower from the open sky of a mountain peak on Tuesday night, Wednesday morning
Contacts
- Tue, Aug 12, 2025 — Wed, Aug 13, 2025
- Denver
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,500 ft
- Pace: moderate
- 11 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
A great chance to see the Perseid meteor shower near its broad peak from the open sky of a mountain peak (weather permitting – we would like a forecast of “Partly cloudy” or better, but “Mostly cloudy” might work). The actual peak of the shower is on 8/13. The 3/4 moon will rise about 9:45pm, so our best viewing will be before then. We’ll start from the Berthoud Pass parking lot and hike up the road to the summit, stopping frequently on the way up and down to view the meteors. We'll plan to get back to the trailhead by 1am, and back to Wooly by 2am. Leader - Norm Arlt, 303-437-3968
Leave from Wooly Mammoth Ride Share lot Section HH 7:00 pm. Driving distance is 84 mi RT = $25 shared by carpool occupants.
Required Equipment
Ten Essentials, Headlamp able to last for at least 8 hours of continuous use, backup light and batteries, winter-weight clothes and layers