EVERGREEN MOUNTAIN LOOP + ALDERFER PARK & LUNCH @ LARIAT LODGE!!

Length: 7.8 mi Elevation gain: 1,204 ft. Difficulty: Moderate
Route type: Loop

***WE'LL BREAK INTO 2 GROUPS OF 14 (OR LESS, DEPENDING ON THE
NUMBER OF HIKERS WHO SHOW UP) SINCE THE MAX NUMBER OF HIKERS ALLOWED PER GROUP IN THIS LOCATION IS 14.***

We'll begin by hiking to the top of Evergreen Mountain for gorgeous views of the Continental Divide from the two rocky outcropping overlooks. The four rock formations, named Three Sisters and The Brother are long-time landmarks, providing amazing views of Bald Mtn., the Bear Creek Basin and Mt. Evans. We'll hike through open meadows, boulder fields, and forest; there is a mix of sun and shade along the route. As we complete the Evergreen Mountain Loop, we'll also hike the Wild Iris, Silver Fox, Ponderosa, and finally, Sisters trails; Sisters Trail ends at the lot where we will park & meet up.

There are restrooms available at the trail head.
Dogs welcome, on leash only.

***We wait 5 minutes MAXIMUM for hikers who arrive late, out of consideration for those arriving on time. Please allow some extra time to drive to the trailhead.***

IMPORTANT: Your participation in this event is at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for your personal hiking experience, from start to finish. Please consider your fitness/comfort level & the demands of this hike (length/elevation gain/difficulty) prior to signing up.

DIRECTIONS:
From Denver, take I-70 W. to Evergreen Pkwy. (CO 74) and go left, traveling south to Evergreen. At the light in the heart of town, where CO 74 intersects CO 73, turn right onto 73, then turn right (West) at the stoplight onto Buffalo Park Rd. Take Buffalo Park Rd. ONE MILE to the EAST PARKING LOT & TRAIL HEAD (watch for the large 'Alderfer Three Sisters' sign/parking lot on your right). DO NOT DRIVE FURTHER UP THE HILL TO THE WEST PARKING LOT! We'll meet in front of the restrooms adjacent to the parking lot, by the large, posted trail map. Our hike begins across the road from the parking lot, at the Evergreen Mountain Loop trailhead.

Alderfer/Three Sisters EAST TRAIL HEAD & parking lot:
30357 Buffalo Park Road
Evergreen, CO 80439

Click on this link for further information:
[Alderfer / Three Sisters Park | Jefferson County, CO (jeffco.us)](https://www.jeffco.us/980/Alderfer-Three-Sisters-Park)

Here's a link to view a detailed map of the trails we'll hike:
https://www.jeffco.us/DocumentCenter/View/9346/AlderferThree-Sisters-Park-Map?bidId=

LUNCH (optional, but FUN!):
Following the hike, let's head over to the Lariat Lodge Brewing Company in Evergreen for lunch. Great food and craft beers brewed on-site. We'll sit outside on the deck and enjoy the mountain views!
Click on this link for more info. and a menu:
Evergreen Dine-In Menu - Lariat Lodge Brewing Company - American Restaurant in CO
27618 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439
303-674-1842