Leader in Training (LIT) Trip – Herman Lake

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Leader in Training (LIT) Trip – Herman Lake

Let’s take a hike through Herman Gulch to Herman Lake. This out-and-back hike will take us on the Herman Gulch trail starting from the Herman Gulch trailhead. We’ll ascend through meadows and forests up to the lake before turning back on the same trail. Expect some elevation gain and beautiful mountains! NOTE: This is a "LIT" hike for Jared Lutteke

  • Sun, Oct 5, 2025
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,758 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 10,300 ft
  • Pace: 2.0 MPH

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For carpooling we will meet at the Wooly Mammoth Park and Ride, section BB, across from the Exxon gas station at 7:15 AM. We will leave Wooly Mammoth no later than 7:20 AM. We should be parked at the Herman Gulch parking lot by 8:05 AM so we can be on trail by 8:10 AM.

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leaders will earn:

Route/Place

Herman Lake


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Participants should be prepared for a 3+ hour day with adequate water, food, good shoes, sun protection and the 10 essentials.

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