Trip
Hiking – Ptarmigan Peak Trail
Fall Colors Hike - Ptarmigan Trail to Bench Overlook - RMOTHG MEMBERS ONLY (FULLY VACCINATED)
Contacts
- Wed, Sep 28, 2022
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy B
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.9 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,220 ft
- High Point Elevation: 10,090 ft
- Pace: casually moderate
- 3 (9 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Join Jeanne and Ralph for this fall colors hike that starts in Silverthorne and climbs to a log bench overlook with really nice views of the Dillon Valley and Gore Range. There is a steep, somewhat slippery section at the beginning of the trail (which we will take our time on both up and down). We will, however, be rewarded for this difficult section with really nice views!!! After the steep section, we enter a mixed forest with aspen trees (yay) and a more reasonable grade!!! We will hike through the 2021 Ptarmigan Burn area, but it is barely noticeable and will not effect our view at all.
6:50AM for 7:00AM Departure ... Wooly Mammoth Park-n-Ride Section BB
Required Equipment
Please wear hiking pants, bring plenty of water, rain gear, TREKKING POLES, the rest of the Ten Essentials!!!