Trip
Intermediate Snowshoe – Butler Gulch
Snowshoe trip up the forested Butler Gulch Trail to the Jean Mine.
Contacts
- Mon, Feb 6, 2023
- Denver
- Snowshoeing
- Intermediate
- Adults
- Challenging
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,900 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- FULL, 5 on waitlist (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Wooly Mammoth Park & Ride, Section BB, in time for 7:15am departure. We'll make a brief stop in Downieville for a bathroom break.
Please call Leader if you are running late - 301-518 5990
We'll snowshoe up popular Butler Gulch on a forested trail from the Henderson mine up to the disused Jean Mine. You may have scampered up this trail for a summer hike but you'll find the elevation gain a bit more difficult in snowshoes. The difficulty will depend upon whether the snow is well packed down or if there was fresh snow overnight. Leaders may decide to turn around earlier depending upon wind and avy conditions.
Bring snowshoes, spikes, gaiters, and poles. I’ll advise on snow conditions nearer the time.
Required Equipment
Snowshoes, spikes, poles. Consider dressing in layers to cope with winter conditions/ exertion as we climb. Bring handwarmers and a system to prevent your water from feezing.