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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 surrounded by spectacular peaks. We'll be hiking on mostly off-trail Class 2 terrain – which includes tundra trekking, bushwacking through willows, and rocky, talus sections. Magnificent views in all directions. Estimated time to complete: 5 hours.

Contacts

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

Please assess 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 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)

Route/Place

Mt. Wilcox

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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!

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 on the mountain above treeline in a cold rain or hail storm and wouldn't be able to get down for several hours.

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