Wheeler Geological Area

Group size 15 people. Well-behaved, leashed trail dogs are welcome as long as they have completed a qualifying hike.

You will be put on the waitlist before being approved. Those meeting the first two below-required actions will be moved off the waitlist in the order in which they RSVP'd.

Required actions before trip:
1 - *Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7
2 - *Complete a qualifying hike*.* Check the calendar regularly for upcoming opportunities - we post qualifying hikes once a month in March, April, Map, June, and sometimes July.
3- Attend a pre-planning Google Hangout meeting one week before trip start date.
*including any 1+.

2+ days / 2 nights, ~22 miles, ~3,210ft - Rating: Beginner+
https://trails.colorado.gov/routes/135324?t=SfHx7Cm6C7bXL9ZNtBFI#activity=hiking

Friday - Day 1: Leave Colorado Springs on Friday around noon. Drive, drop off a car in Creede (pending finding a good place to park now) carpool to the trailhead - camp about two miles in near water.

Saturday - Day 2: Hike to the Geological area - about 5 miles in - explore, wander, eat lunch. Hike an additional 3 - 4 miles and camp near water.

Sunday - Day 3: Hike to Creede - about 11 miles, lunch, chill, drive home.

Equipment/Resources/Etc:

• Bear canister, Ursack, or rope/cord for those who have experience hanging food.
• LNT principles are enforced by this group.
• What to Bring Backpacking
• 10 Essentials
• https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/riogrande/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=28996&actid=51
• https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/riogrande/recarea/?recid=29264