Hiking – Mueller State Park

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****NO HARES PLEASE*****

Let's meet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot at 9:30 am. 

We'll hike/snowshoe southeast down the Rock Pond (#5) Trail, head north steeply up the Rock Canyon (#15) Trail, head east for a short time on the Geer Pond (#25) Trail, up Lost Pond Trail #11, and east back up  to the Visitor's Center on the Outlook Ridge (#7) Trail  and the Revenuer's Ridge (#1) Trail.  Some of the trails are old logging roads.  Other trails may be somewhat narrow.  This is a lovely hike or snowshoe through forested areas, meadows with ponds, and interesting rock formations.  There will be moderate elevation gain and loss on this hike/snowshoe given the hilly terrain.

Please bring your ten essentials - including, but not limited to: microspikes, gaiters, at least 2 liters of water, ample food, warm layers (windproof and water resistant), hat, gloves,and sunglasses.  ***If there is adequate snow this hike may become a snowshoe and you will need to bring snowshoes.

Driving Directions from Colorado Springs: Go west on Hwy. 24 to Hwy. 67 in Divide, Colorado.  Turn left (south) onto Hwy. 67.  Drive south approximately 3 miles past the Wesley Ranch Camp and turn right (west) into the entrance road to Mueller State Park. (if you pass by the left hand turn off for the Crags Campground, you've gone too far south.)  Please remember the entrance fee is $10 if you don't have an annual pass.

If you wish to carpool, please let me know.  I can be reached at sheindk@yahoo.com or 719-635-7720.