Rawah Wilderness Loop

Group size 10 people. Well-behaved, leashed trail dogs are welcome as long as they have completed a qualifying hike.

PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE RESPONDING!
Required actions before trip:
1 - *Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7
2 - *Complete a qualifying hike*.* Check the calendar regularly for upcoming opportunities. You will keep your place in line on the waitlist so long as you qualify within one month of the trip.
3- Attend a pre-planning Google Hangout meeting one week before trip start date (will send invite via Google closer to).
*including any 1+.

3 days / 2 nights, ~22.4 miles, ~4,190ft - Rating: Moderate
Route: https://caltopo.com/m/66733Q2. Expect mud.

Day 1 (8/7)

• Leave early, 4+ hr drive to TH
• 8.2 miles, 2,500 ft of gain
• Camp near Sheep Mountain Lake

Day 2 (8/8)

• 8 miles, 1,600 ft of gain
• Camp near Rawah Pyramid Lake

Day 3 (8/9)

• 6.2 miles, 100 ft of gain, drive home
• Drive back to COS

Equipment/Resources/Etc:

• Bear safety: Bear canister, Ursack, or rope/cord and the ability to do a bear hang
• LNT principles are enforced by this group.
• What to Bring Backpacking
• 10 Essentials
• Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/camp-lakes-rawah-lakes-and-twin-crater-lakes-loop-trail
• Forest Service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=80808