Trip
RMOTHG Trip – Jones Pass
This 6.5 mile / 1600' elevation gain snowshoe hike begins with a steady ascent along the first mile of Jones Pass Road, leading to the broad, windswept valley floor. Leaving the road, the route follows the West Fork of Clear Creek, winding through open meadows and clusters of evergreens while gradually gaining elevation. The final stretch climbs toward the Continental Divide, offering expansive alpine views before retracing the path back down. Pace will be steady & brisk. Snowshoe skill level: Intermediate.
Contacts
- Thu, Jan 29, 2026
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Snowshoeing
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,957 ft
- Pace: Steady & Brisk (1.3 - 2 mph)
- 2 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please assess your own skill and fitness level to see if this trip is a good fit for you: We'll be snowshoeing almost 7 miles, gaining 1600' of elevation, in ungroomed terrain, over a 4-5 hour time frame. This is a terrific snowshoe for those who are ready and prepared.
Meeting Time: 7:30 am.
Meeting Place: Wooly Mammoth Park n Ride Section BB (across from Exxon Station). I70 exit 259. 18560 US Hwy 40, Golden CO
Required Equipment
$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!
Snowshoes, 10 Essentials
Poles Recommended.