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Mount Flora and Mount Eva

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RMOTHG Trip – Mount Flora

This gorgeous 7 mile / 2000 ft elevation-gain hike includes climbing both Mount Flora and Colorado Mines Peak. Starting at Berthoud Pass (11,306' elevation) this almost-entirely-above treeline hike is noted for its wildflowers and expansive views of nearby peaks. Herds of elk are also not an infrequent sight here. On the way down we will add 0.5 miles and +195' hiking up towards Colorado Mines Peak and go down the road back to the trailhead.

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Tim Lane
Tim Lane
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 13,129 ft
  • Pace: Steady 1.5 - 2 mph

To determine if this is a good hike for you...

Please Assess your physical / aerobic condition for climbing 1700 ft of elevation in 3.5 miles at high altitude while maintaining a steady, moderate pace.

Meeting Time:    6:15 am

Meeting Place for Carpooling: Wooly Mammoth Park n Ride Section BB (across from Exxon Station). I70 exit 259. Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride - Google Maps Exxon: 18561 Highway 40, Golden, Co

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Mount Flora and Mount Eva

Required Equipment

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!

Ten 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

A good rule of thumb when considering what to pack (especially for hiking above treeline): Bring what you would need to stay warm & dry if you sprained your ankle or twisted your knee up above treeline in a cold rain or hail storm and wouldn't be able to get down or be rescued for several hours.

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