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RMOTHG Trip – Alderfer/Three Sisters

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RMOTHG Trip – Alderfer/Three Sisters

At 6 miles / 900 ft elevation gain the "Twin Sisters Big Loop" is an outstanding and varied route - with smooth wide flat sections interspersed with steep, rocky ascents and descents. The route includes several 200- to 300-foot rolling hills, providing a good hill workout. Highlights include amazing views and rock formations as well as visiting the remains of the early 20th century settlement of Blairgowrie and "The Realm of Victoria."

Contacts

Tim Lane
Tim Lane
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 900 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,738 ft
  • Pace: Moderate / 2 mph

Please assess your physical/aerobic conditioning for about a 4 hour hike, at a steady pace of 2 mph, with several long, steady uphill sections - and some steep & rocky technical sections. Having good balance in these tougher sections is essential as well.

Meeting Time:    7:15 am

Meeting Place for Carpool:   470 & Morrison Rd (CO 8): 3485 S. Rooney Rd, Morrison, CO. From the Morrison Rd (CO 8) exit of 470 (5A) go west towards Morrison. Take immediate right on South Rooney Rd. Dirt Parking Lot is directly on your right across from the gas station/convenience store.

Route/Place

Alderfer/Three Sisters

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Required Equipment

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$15 annual RMOTHG Membership Dues are required to participate. Please contact the office at 303-279-3080 ext. 3 or office@cmc.org to join!

10 Essentials ( https://www.cmc.org/groups-sections/front-range-groups/denver/course-templates/wilderness-trekking-school-denver/course-materials/learn-more-fundaments/ten-essential-systems )

Poles recommended - especially for descending the steeper, rockier sections.

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