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Intermediate Snowshoe – Francie's Cabin and Beyond

Francie's Cabin and Beyond

  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.9 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,210 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,475 ft
  • Pace: casually moderate

7:20AM Meeting Time, 7:30AM Departure

Section BB Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride, 18560 US-40, Golden

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Francie's Cabin sits in an absolutely gorgeous cirque that includes: Mount Helen, Father Dyer Peak, Crystal Peak and Peak 10.  To the east we'll also have nice views of Bald Mountain. 

Please note:  Our highpoint is 11,475' ... so while this is rated at "intermediate" and has a short amount of mileage, it will still be bordering on "challenging".

We will snowshoe SW up Spruce Creek Road, N on Aqueduct Road, head west on 4WD Road to point 11,475', on the way back we will head east on 4WD Road, S on Aqueduct Road, cross Spruce Creek Road and head south on Wheeler Trail until intersection with Spruce Creek Trail then we will snowshoe NE back to the trailhead.

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Snowshoes, MICROspikes, Trekking Poles, Warm Layers for Wind, 1st Aid Kit, Warm drinks, Lunch, the rest of the 10 Essentials.

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