Trip
Hiking – Multi-day car camp & Hike: Fishers Peak SP and Capulin Volcano NM
Multi-day car camp & Hike: Fishers Peak SP and Capulin Volcano NM
- Thu, Oct 31, 2024 — Sat, Nov 2, 2024
- Gore Range
- Hiking, Camping
- Adults
- Difficult
- Difficult
- Mileage: 17.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft
- High Point Elevation: 9,633 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph
- FULL (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Update post-trip: On Nov. 2, the group met & hiked at Capulin Volcano National Monument. A few participants departed from Capulin rather than spending the night at Sugarite Canyon SP in NM due to incoming weather predictions and road conditions enroute to returning home. The trip is considered closed at Capulin Volcano NM.
Car-camp at sites at Trinidad Lake State Park on Oct. 31 & Nov. 1. https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/TrinidadLake
Depart by dawn on Nov. 1 for Fishers Peak SP to hike the Fishers Peak summit trail (Difficult, 16 mi, +3400'). Following the day hike, return to campsites at Trinidad Lake SP for 2nd night.
Nov 2 - Depart for Sugarite Canyon State Park, New Mexico. Car Camp Nov 2 & 3 at Sugarite Canyon SP. https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/sugarite-canyon-state-park/
On Nov. 3, we drive to Capulin Volcano National Monument in New Mexico for a day-trip, returning to Sugarite Canyon SP for 2nd night camping.
Interested parties should contact the Leader in advance of registration to determine campsites and participation. State Park entrance, Camping fees, food and all travel expenses are on your own. General itinerary:
Required Equipment
Car-camping essentials & expanded First Aid.
Hiking Ten Essentials, weather-appropriate layers, poles, sun protection, nutrition.