Trip
Hiking – South Mesa TH - South Boulder Peak re Shadow Mountain Trail
This is a Leader in Training (LIT) Trip for Valerie Garrison. Begin the hike on easy groomed meadow trails from South Mesa trailhead to the base of Shadow Canyon. The ascent up Shadow Canyon is steep and uneven, with large boulders and roots the whole way to the South Boulder-Bear saddle. We will turn L (south) at the saddle to ascend a few switchbacks and a short class 2 boulder field to reach the summit of South Boulder Peak. Optional: We will decide as a group from the summit whether to add Bear Peak before the descent.
Contacts
- Sat, May 4, 2024
- Denver
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Challenging
- Mileage: 7.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,045 ft
- High Point Elevation: 8,550 ft
- Pace: 1-2.5 mph
- 2 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Eldorado Park and Ride at 06:15 and proceed to the South Mesa Trailhead.
The trailhead has limited parking and there is a $5 fee for vehicles not registered in Boulder County. To reduce the total cost and number of vehicles at the trailhead, meet at the Eldorado Park and Ride. Ken will be driving a Dark Gray Xterra and Valerie will be driving a white hybrid RAV4.
Remember that the CMC trip officially begins at the trailhead. Please contact the trip leaders if you will meet us at the trailhead instead of joining the carpool.
This is a Leader in Training (LIT) Trip for Valerie Garrison
Optional Social Stop at The Flats Beer Garden
Required Equipment
Bring microspikes in the event there is still residual ice on trail.