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RMOTHG Trip – Shelf Lake

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RMOTHG Trip – Shelf Lake

This is a 7.5 miles / 2000 ft elevation-gain hike to a pristine alpine lake in a georgeous high mountain cirque. Expect plenty of vibrant wildflowers, 6 stream crossings and steep, rocky & muddy trail sections, It has been described as moderately challenging – although many reviewers have also described it as "hard." Our destination will reward our efforts:)

Contacts

Tim Lane
Tim Lane
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 12,010 ft
  • Pace: Moderate / Steady / Minimal Stops

Please Assess your physical / aerobic condition for climbing 2000 ft in 3.75 miles at high altitude while maintaining a steady, moderate pace.

Comfort Stop On The Way:   Bailey Loaf 'N Jug - at the traffic light and intersection of 285 and 43 (before the top of Crow Hill).

Apres-Hike Refreshments (optional): Crossroads Pub & Grill at the traffic light in Pine Junction (http://crossroadspubgrill.com/menu.html )

Meeting Time:    6:00 am

Meeting Place for Carpooling:   Morrison PnR (3485 S. Rooney Rd, Morrison, CO) From the Morrison Rd / CO 8 exit of 470 go west towards Morrison. Take immediate right on South Rooney Rd. Dirt Parking Lot is directly on your right across from the gas station/convenience store. https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWLggRd216Pz6se38

Route/Place

Shelf Lake

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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 for several hours.

A Spirit of Adventure!

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