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Hiking – Wigwam Trail via Wigwam Trailhead

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Hiking – Wigwam Trail via Wigwam Trailhead

A casual-paced, moderate 8-mile winter hike in the Lost Creek Wilderness from Wigwam Trailhead along Wigwam Trail to Rolling Creek Trail and back. 1,600 feet of elevation gain along an open forest trail with some meadows and mountain views.

Contacts

Glenn Barr
Glenn Barr
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Mar 4, 2023
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,640 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

This is a  CASUAL paced winter hike in Colorado which may mean snow, ice, mud, or a dry trail. Watch the weather and have snowshoes available (just in case). Plan on plenty of stops for photo ops, catching your breath, enjoying the scenery, snack and water consumption, and gear/layer adjustments. If this is not your hiking style - please do not sign up.

No Pets.

The plan is to hike from the Wigwam TH along the Wigwam Trail to the intersection with the Rolling Creek Trail.  A snack break there and then return.

We will travel as a group and observe the Principles of Leave No Trace, especially :
-Travel on durable surfaces (stay on the trail)
-Dispose of waste properly
-Leave what you find
-Respect wildlife
-Be considerate of other visitors

Trip Leader Caltopo Trail Map: https://caltopo.com/m/3B3E 
    Distance: 8 miles, elev range: 8122' to 9641' : +1541' -69' 

Trail Info
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=13004
https://fomelc.org/trails/wigwam
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7029138/wigwam-trail-609

WX Forecast  7-Day Forecast 39.22N 105.31W (weather.gov)

Questions about the hike? Email Glenn at gjb2000@gmail.com

We will meet at 8:30am at the Wigwam TH #609 
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/L97GgZMhLRTKZ4yx8

Wigwam Trailhead (8,160 ft. elevation). Located at the end of a short spur road off the Stoney Pass Road (Forest Road 560). Take Forest Road 211 from County Road 126 west of Deckers. At the "Y" junction of Forest Road 211 and Forest Road 560, go right on 560 to the trailhead road (Forest Road 545).

Route/Place

Wigwam Trail

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 Essentials
Winter hiking gear - ready for changing weather conditions
Winter traction
Trekking poles recommended
Have Snowshoes available (need depends on snow & trail conditions)

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