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Intermediate Snowshoe – Sugarloaf Peak north of Cheesman Lake

Sugarloaf Peak north of Cheesman Lake

  • Sat, Mar 30, 2024
  • Bobcats Section
  • Snowshoeing
  • Adults
  • intermediate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 8,484 ft
  • Pace: Moderate

Sugarloaf Peak is located north of Cheesman Lake and south of Green Mountain.  This will be 100% off-trail snowshoe or hike depending on conditions.  The final segment to the summit may be easy scrambling.  This is an exploratory hike so there may be a few unknowns.

Conifer Staples office supply store.  Meet at 7:15am for a 7:30am departure.

As you drive south on US 285, you will pass Aspen Park (there is a King Soopers there), then another few miles to Conifer.  At the Sinclair/Stinker gas station turn right off 285, then a left at the stoplight.  We will group up at the 285 side of the Staples parking lot just before the Dutch Brothers drive-through coffee shop.  As a landmark I have a white Subaru Outback with a roof top cargo box.

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Snowshoes, microspikes, and gaiters in addition to your usual winter hiking gear.

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