Rucking Thursday: Mt. Muscoco

## Details

This is for backpacking training and everyone must carry a pack or ruck sack. These are intended to be training sessions and not leisurely walks.
PLEASE NOTE: Headlamps are required for evening rucking. Depending on the weather, spikes may be recommended.
New to backpacking? If you have never backpacked and are working your way up to backpacking, I recommend starting with 10 pounds and working your way up each week by adding 5 pounds until you reach your goal weight - this can be anywhere from 25 pounds to 50 depending on your goals.
Longtime backpacker? Start where you are comfortable based on what you've done most recently. Then add weight as we go throughout the year.

Route: 4 miles - 1350' elevation gain - Out and back
(https://trails.colorado.gov/routes/182177?t=1sTM3yVGyX3SUQp15GSI#activity=hiking)

Moderate
There are a couple of short loose sections that are steep near the top but there is no hurry whatever pace we settle into is fine. The plan is to be steady heading up and have a snack break at the top then head back down. There is often no cell service in the canyon so if you need to send a message that you are running late please do it before 11:45am.