Lesueur Ridge Trail - Exploration


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This will be an exploration hike. i would like to see the views here as I have never been here before.
Elevation 369m
Distance: 8.0 km loop
Duration: 3-4hrs
Moderate hike, not Easy.
Breath taking views from the top. it is a wooded trail enjoyed by cyclists and hikers. Hikers are recommended to bring maps or All Trails as the trail is not well marked.
Traversing this route Counter clockwise is recommended. Much easier to climb than go down. There are steep sections, loose gravel and sandy soil.
The trail can be steep and slippery.
Easy ridge walk offering great views of the Ghost Basin and front range of the Rockies. There are a series of uphill sections and false summits, but the wonderful views of the valley and the mountains will be your continuing reward for the grunt effort. Would probably even snow free this time of the year but bring MicroSpikes. People hiking there recently have spoken about the muddy trails. I've not done this hike before so we'll be in for a treat with my spectacular navi skills (ok there is an obvious trail to follow). Do not be surprised if we run into a group of range cattle at the bottom of the ridge.
Hiking pace - slow and steady. Not fast and our group will need to stay together.
Recommended to bring non slip hiking boots and hiking poles. Hiking gloves if you are like me and use your hands alot while scrambling.
Notes:
If you're not in shape this might not be the hike for you.

Lesueur Ridge Trail - Exploration