
Trip
Hiking – Woods Mountain via Ruby Gulch
Hike up Ruby Gulch, then follow switchbacks up to 12400' on east end of the ridge that leads to Woods Mtn, turn around and bushwhack back down to trail to trailhead. No summit of Woods.
- Thu, Aug 22, 2024
- Denver
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,400 ft
- Pace: slow to moderate
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Hike up Ruby Gulch from trailhead at 10,300' to upper part of drainage at 11,400', then follow switchbacks up to 12400' on east end of the ridge that leads to Woods Mtn, turn around and bushwhack back down to trail to trailhead. No summit of Woods.
Social stop at Tommyknockers in Idaho Springs apre hike. Leader - Norm Arlt, 303-437-3968
Leave from Wooly Mammoth lot on I-70, section HH at 8am. Driving = 80 miles RT at .30 = $24 per vehicle.
Woods Mountain
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National Geographic from REI
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AllTrails
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Required Equipment
Ten Essentials