2008 Hike Photos

Next Hike - July 19th 2008

Herman Gulch Trail to Herman Lake
6.8 miles round trip. Elevation: 10,400 to 11,900
Leave from the church at 7 AM. Meet 6:55 AM. Earlier start as we are driving farther to trailhead and need to reduce afternoon thunderstorm risk.

Bring: Lunch, Camera, Water, Poles. Rain gear or a light jacket might be needed at 11,900 ft. My hiking books says restroom facilities are available at the trailhead.
Dogs on leash are welcome per forest service site.

Directions: I-70 West to Exit # 218. Turn right into parking area. This hike is known for its wildflowers, stream and lake. See photos on link below.

Forest service:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/arnf/recreation/trails/ccrd/hermangulch.shtml

Picture preview:

http://www.pbase.com/rianhouston/hermangulch

Contact John Barthel if you are going on this hike.  john.barthel@comcast.net

June 14th 2008 "Hike without Pastor Mike"

6/10/2008 - a slight change in plans. Mike will not be going on the hike on 6/14. The St. Mary's Lake Hike has been rescheduled to Saturday, 6/28. We will hike on June 14th, but will change the venue to Chief Mountain. St. Mary's Glacier is rescheduled as a second hike this month on June 28th.

When: Saturday 6/14
Where: Arapaho National Forest - Chief Mountain. Chief Mountain is a great hike that offers great views. The peak is barely above the tee line. This hike is dog friendly. You can bring them. Everything stays the same for this Saturday, June 14th: Meet at the church at 8:50 AM for 9:00 AM departure. (After UMM breakfast) A 10:30 start at the trailhead will allow us to make the summit by noon.  Click here to go to the Chief Mountain website.
Bring: Water, lunch, poles, camera.
Arapaho National Forest - Chief Mountain
Distance: 3.0 miles
Rating: Moderate to Strenuous Strenuous due to altitude at tree line.
Elevation: 10,680 - 11,710 ft.
Located: 12.3 miles west of Evergreen on CO 103. Park on road near Echo Mountain Ski Lift. Short hike with steady elevation gain. Great Plains to Peaks view at the summit.

When? Saturday 6/28/2008 -
Where? Arapahoe National Forest. St Mary's Lake Glacier and Lake.
2.0 mile hike - rated moderate to strenuous.
Bring a sack lunch, water, pole and camera.
Contact: John Barthel (720) 842-0822 or
John.Barthel@comcast.net
Elevation: 10,400 - 10,800 ft.
Located: West of Idaho Springs on I-70 at exit 238. Scenic alpine lake and glacier. Short hike with .75 mile of steep elevation gain.

Meet at church at 8:50 AM. We'll try to leave at 9AM. Bring: Lunch, water, camera, poles, sunscreen etc. Dogs on leash are allowed on the trail. I suggest you research this before bringing a dog. I read somewhere dogs are OK, but don't find same message today.