Name: Holy Cross Wilderness 3-Day 26 mi Backpacking Loop
Start: 2019-06-21T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2019-06-24T14:00:00-06:00

Let's backpack the Holy Cross Wilderness for an extended weekend. The plan is to do a loop, starting at Cross Creek Trailhead, just south of Minturn. First, we'll shuttle a car to Half Moon Fall Creek Trailhead, saving us about a 5 mile road walk back to the starting point on the last day. We will do the loop in a counter-clockwise direction. I would like to get to the trailhead on Friday night to shuttle cars and camp out for an early-ish start on Saturday (7:00 am)

Day 1: We hike around 11 mi to spend the night at Lake Harvey (elevation: 11025'). Total gain around 2250'.

Day 2: Hike another 11 mi to Lake Constantine (elevation: 11371:) over Fancy Pass and Fall Creek Pass, each at around 12,500'. Expect lots of snow on this day and come with appropriate gear and ability to navigate snowfields.

Day 3: Finish the last 4 miles, head downhill to where we spotted out cars at Half Moom Fall Creek Trailhead.

Other Info: Tigiwon Road, which we must take to both of the trailheads is scheduled to open on 6/20, just before we go. All mileage and elevation is approximate and be prepared to hike longer if we need to navigate in flooded or snowy areas. Conditions are obviously still going to be unpredictable this early in the season in such a high snow year. There will probably be a lot of downfall/avalanche debris. I am bringing my dog and other well-behaved trail dogs are welcome but just like you, they need to have prior backpacking experience in snow to attend.

THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER HIKE. FOR ADVANCED HIKERS ONLY. EVERYONE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEMSELVES AND MUST KNOW THEIR ABILITIES. EVERY HIKER MUST BE CAPABLE OF HIKE OUT ON THEIR OWN IF EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES DEMAND.

Everyone who RSVPs will be on a waitlist until they PayPal me $5 at anton.artem@gmail.com. I will be glad to refund the money after you attend the event. The group size will be limited to 6. If you do not send the money, you do not get to attend the Meetup. This is a policy to limit people holding spots when there's such limited space in the group and to ensure you are serious about coming. I ask everyone to also message me with their previous backpacking experience to make sure this hike is a good fit for you. It should be an incredible trip that's both challenging and beautiful.

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