RMOTHG Trip – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas

Trip

RMOTHG Trip – Boulder Open Space - Mount Sanitas

Starting at the Centennial TH we'll hike up the very steep Mount Sanitas trail to the top and come down the gentle Lion's Lair and Sunshine Canyon Trails. From the top of Mt. Sanitas we'll have extensive views of Boulder and the plains and from Lion's Lair there is a lovely view of the Indian Peaks.

  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,440 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,820 ft
  • Pace: Casual Up, Moderate Down

This is a replacement hike for a canceled Brainard Lake Snowshoe but there are a couple of spaces for anyone wanting to sign up.  

Bring your MICROspikes!!!

You must be willing to carpool as parking is very limited!!!

304 10th Street, Golden (formerly called Clear Creek Parking) - 7:30AM

https://maps.app.goo.gl/xwtBa9SbLHTQuWS46

or

Eldorado Canyon Park and Ride - 7:50AM (let leader know that you want to meet us here)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/p12sunEnPPzyHGGW8

Route/Place

Boulder Open Space


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

MICROspikes, Trekking Poles (highly recommended), the rest of the 10 Essentials.

$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!

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