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July 13, 2018

Shrine Mountain, White River National Forest, Gore Range (4.6 mi (RT); 1,500 ft)

July 10, 2018

Ruby Gulch, Arapaho National Forest, Front Range (3.8 mi (RT); 1,358 ft elevation gain)

July 1, 2018

Paint Mines Interpretive Park, El Paso County, Colorado Springs Area (1.75 mi, 400 ft elevation gain)

June 29, 2018

Caribou Pass, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Roosevelt National Forest, Front Range (8.5 mi (RT); 2,300 ft elevation gain)

Lake Dorothy & Arapaho Pass, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Roosevelt National Forest, Front Range (7.2 mi (RT); 2,000 ft elevation gain)

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FEATURED HIKES:
EARLY SUMMER IN THE HIGH COUNTRY

Spring is coming to a close and the mountains are steadily drying out. The time to resume exploring the high country is almost here. While you are eagerly awaiting the summer hiking season, snow will still be an issue for another month or so. However, there are many hiking options to get a taste and a preview of high mountain majesty. Below are a few suggestions to help kick-start your season.

Kruger Rock Trail, Hermit Park Open Space, Larimer County, Fort Collins Area (3.7 mi (RT); 1,137 ft elevation gain) - This short but steep hike climbs to a rocky summit with amazing views of Rocky Mountain National Park. When the high peaks of the Continental Divide are still snowy, this hike provides a great preview of the summer season.

Mount Sniktau 13,234 ft, Arapaho National Forest, Front Range (3.6 mi (RT); 1,700 ft) - This thirteener is accessible surprisingly early in the season as snow along most of the route melts quickly and gets wind blown. Views of Grays and Torreys Peaks are front and center as are hundreds of other high peaks.

Wheeler Lakes via Gore Range Trail, Eagles Nest Wilderness, White River National Forest, Gore Range (5.8 mi (RT); 1,721 ft elevation gain) - The hike to Wheeler Lakes might be a little soggy in the early season but provides views of surrounding Gore Range and Tenmile Range peaks. The south facing slope of the majority of this trail allows for early season access and a beautiful hike.

Mount Royal, White River National Forest, Tenmile Range (4 mi (RT); 1,588 ft) - Mount Royal is a small sub-peak in the jagged Tenmile Range and provides an early season warm up with a notoriously steep trail. Starting from downtown Frisco, the rocky summit ridge provides views in all directions. A great way to start off the season.

COLORADO HIKING NEWS

August 23, 2017 - HANGING LAKE USE PLAN - PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN - The U.S. Forest Service is currently accepting public comment on the proposed Hanging Lake Area Management Plan which may limit the usage of the extremely popular Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon in order to protect and conserve the fragile environment. Click here for the full article from the Denver Post and follow this link to submit comments: cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/CommentInput?Project=50479.

CULEBRA PEAK, 14,053 FT, SOLD! - The ranch property that includes Culebra Peak (14,053 ft), as well as numerous 13,000+ peaks, has been sold to an unknown buyer. The ranch currently operates by a limited permit system for hikers seeking to climb the 14'er but the new owner's intent for future public access is unknown. Click HERE for the full article.