Trip
Hiking – Hard Time Trail, Temple Canyon
The hike/snowshoe starts at the Upper Hard Time Trailhead in Temple Canyon Southwest of Canon City. The hike is on well defined rolling terrain with some areas of moderate gain. In the summer the trail is heavily used by mountain bike riders but a smaller number of riders are seen in the winter. The area is very pretty with stereotypic Southern Colorado landscape with interesting rock formations, a Juniper forest, and multiple types of cactus. The out and back trip is 9.3 miles with 1010' gain. This is an intermediate/moderate hike/snowshoe.
Contacts
- Sat, Feb 24, 2024
- El Pueblo
- Snowshoeing, Hiking
- Adults
- Intermediate, Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.45 mi
- Elevation Gain: 850 ft
- Pace: moderate 2.0 mph
- 1 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
I will send out an email on Thursday or Friday evening to those registered for the trip to provide the weather forecast for Saturday, indicate if the trip will be a hike or snowshoe, and provide other information as needed. Plan for a celebratory libation or meal in Canon City after the trip for those who are interested.
We will meet at in the Southeast corner of the Albertson's parking lot at 1601 W Highway 50, Pueblo, 81008 for a 8 am departure or at 9 am at the trailhead for an 9:15 am hiking start. As always, the hike starts at the trailhead.
Required Equipment
Wear layers/hat/gloves to stay warm; bring trekking poles, traction and possibly snowshoes and gaiters; 2 liters of water or what you need to stay hydrated in the winter; snacks for the trail; a lunch; and the other 10 essentials.