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Woods Mountain

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Hiking – Woods Mountain via Ruby Gulch

Hike up Ruby Gulch, then follow switchbacks and bushwhack up ridge to Woods Mtn, and bushwhack back down to trail

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Norm Arlt
Norm Arlt
Primary Leader
  • Thu, Oct 5, 2023
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,700 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 12,940 ft
  • Pace: moderate

Hike up Ruby Gulch from trailhead at 10,200' to upper part of drainage at 11,400', then follow switchbacks and bushwhack up ridge to Woods Mtn at 12,900', and bushwhack back down to trail.
Each participant is expected to carry all 10+ Essentials.
I like to keep the whole group within yelling distance pretty much all the time, so if you are a free-spirited wanderer, this may not be the trip for you.
Social stop at Tommyknockers in Idaho Springs apre hike.
Contact - Norm Arlt, 303-437-3968, normarltg@gmail.com

Leave from Wooly Mammoth lot on I-70, section HH at 7am. Driving = 80 miles RT at .30 = $24 per vehicle.

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Woods Mountain

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Ten Essentials

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