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RMOTHG Trip – Mt. Wilcox

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RMOTHG Trip – Mt. Wilcox

This 6 mile / 2200 ft gain loop hike to the top of Mount Wilcox takes us by three pristine alpine lakes and through tundra fields of summer wildflowers. We'll be hiking on Class 2 terrain – which includes tundra strolling, bushwacking through willows, and some rocky, talus sections. Magnificent views in all directions. Estimated time to complete: 5 hours.

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Tim Lane
Tim Lane
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 13,414 ft
  • Pace: Moderate / Steady / Minimal Stops 
Leader Notes:

Please asess your current aerobic / physical conditioning for spending about 5 hours hiking across uneven tundra and talus at high altitude while gaining 2200 feet of elevation. We'll be maintaining a steady moderate pace (1.5 – 2 mph average) with minimal stops.

Poles may be helpfuil while trekking through the uneven tundra and talus.

Meeting Time:    6 am

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

Route/Place

Mt. Wilcox

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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!

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

When deciding what to carry in my pack on a hike like this ... i ask myself:  Do I have what I need to stay warm & dry if i sprain my ankle or twist my knee up on the mountain, above treeline, in a cold rain or hail storm and wouldn't be able to get down for several hours or more?

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