Upper Straight Creek TH

Trip

Hiking – Upper Straight Creek TH

We will leisurely hike on trail to the top of the Continental Divide Ridge enjoying the flowers, views, and wild life.

  • Mon, Jun 30, 2025
  • Gore Range
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,384 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 12,686 ft
  • Pace: 1.4 mph average

We'll be above treeline for the majority of the hike. Dress accordingly and be prepared for sudden changes in weather. There is the possibility that we will cross snowfields.

I may not send out e-mails prior to the hike unless I plan to cancel or change something.

By signing up for this trip you agree to have your e-mail address shared with other participants and photos of you shared in Facebook or other media.  If you decide to cancel, you agree to do so yourself using the CMC website, and to not contact the leader unless the trip is already closed. If you have to cancel after the trip is closed for registration, please TEXT the leader at 303-903-2809 by 7:00 am the morning of the trip.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the leader at least 5 days in advance of the trip start date.

If you have any known medical conditions that may manifest themselves during this activity, please notify the leader via e-mail prior to the trip.  If you have known exposure to a COVID-positive case within 5 days of this trip, please do not come. Do not come if you are sick. 

Bring the usual: 10 Essentials 

Please bring money for ride sharing and put your boots on your feet or in a bag/container.

NO PETS please 

With that in mind, 

- If you know you won't make this trip, please cancel off the roster as soon as you know. You can use the cancel button on the CMC site under "Members", "my trips", then select the trip and select "cancel reservation". If you have to cancel the morning of the trip, please TEXT the leader at 303-903-2809 by 7 am the morning of the trip.

Meet at the trailhead at 8:00 a.m.   

Route/Place

Upper Straight Creek TH


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten essentials. Boots suitable for wet conditions or snow travel. Hiking poles.

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