LAIR O' THE BEAR PARK: BEAR CREEK TRAIL TO PANORAMA POINT!

DETAILS: Approx. 6.5 miles in length, with 1,100 feet of elevation gain. Moderate as far as difficulty.

HIKE DESCRIPTION: This is an out and back hike to Panorama Point, and includes a loop hike through O’Fallon Park. Our trail route starts as we travel along the Bear Creek Trail, alongside the creek and cottonwood trees. Our route then takes us along the Panorama Trail, through Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir, and Rocky Mountain Juniper forest, providing great views of snow-capped peaks. Then, we'll traverse meadows leading to a steeper section, which we''ll climb to reach Panorama Point, where we'll enjoy amazing views of Mt. Blue Sky. We will take a photo op/snack break at Panorama Point.

Here are links to our trail route:
https://trails.colorado.gov/places/na~1442570
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/bear-creek-trail-to-panorama-point

DOGS ALLOWED ON LEASH ONLY, PER PARK RULES. Please be sure your dog is well behaved and can handle the demands of the hike. Dog owners must clean up after their pet.
There are restrooms at the trailhead/parking lot.

ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: We will meet at the Lair O’ the Bear Park parking lot. It's located on Hwy. 74 in Idledale, CO., just 4 miles up Hwy. 74 from Morrison, CO. The address is 22550 CO-74, Idledale, CO 80453

***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.