At 7:30 am we will meet at the Woolly Mammoth parking lot across from the Exxon gas station. We'll be using the Lewis Ridge trailhead off of the Evergreen Parkway (State Highway 74).
Please obtain the passcode from your humble leader:
Roger J. Wendell - RogerWendell@gmail.com
text or phone: 720-443-3944
NOTE: When I return your call or text it may appear as a different number as I use a cellphone that toggles between a "real" phone number and aGoogle Voice number...
We will be hiking a loop that includes the Sleepy S, Elk Ridge, Meadow View, Bergen Peak, Too Long, Founders, and Painters Pause trails.
We'll leave the loop at the intersection of the Too Long Trail and Bergen Peak Trail to reach the summit one mile further up.
We'll decide at the trailhead whether to complete the loop in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
Weather can be very unpredictable this time of year - please bring adequate clothing layers and rain protection. However, although we may hike through some rain we will not risk lightning exposure - turning back if there's any threat...
Finally, bring plenty of water, snacks, and food.
In past years, microspikes (or their equivelant) were along shaded portions of the trail in late May. However, your humble leader scouted the route on May 13th and found only one patch of ice.
Current weather forecasts suggest snow accumulations the day before our hike. As such, MicroSpikes or their equivalent are recommended. Also, appropriate layers/clothing will be needed during this period of unpredictible weather.
You'll need a passcode to sign-up for this trip as preference is being given to all those in attendance at the Leadership Summit ( Colorado Mountain Club > Calendar > EventDetails (cmc.org) ) - Nevertheless, don't hesitate in requesting a passcode as there should be plenty of room on this outing!
Please be prepared to reimburse your driver if you're in a carpool.
Low Impact! We will NOT step off the trail to avoide mud!
Here's a link to the JeffCo map: https://www.jeffco.us/DocumentCenter/View/9369