Lincoln Lake via Resthouse Meadows and Lincoln Lake Trail (11667') - Hard
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Let’s hike to Lincoln Lake via Resthouse Meadows and Lincoln Lake Trail. We will be hiking the Resthouse trail to Lincoln Lake.
Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/mount-evans-resthouse-trail
Distance: RT ~11 miles. Out/back
Difficulty: Hard
Elevation: Start: 10,663’. End: 11,667'. Total: ~2267’
Weather Forecast: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-105.597&lat=39.608
Total hike time: ~6 hrs. Drive from TH to carpool location: ~50 min - 1 hr.
Carpool info: Meet at the Park and Ride Wooly Mammoth lot, section GG, Golden at 6:30. From I70 westbound, take exit 259. Turn right (north), take a left at the next signal.
Link to carpool: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//39.698924,-105.2065426/@39.6991303,-105.2083886,17z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e0?hl=en
Don’t forget to tip your driver.
Directions to trailhead: Meet at the parking lot for the Echo Lake campground no later than 7:30. It is at the intersection of Highway 103 and Highway 5.
Head west on I-70 until the exit for Highway 103 in Idaho Springs. Head south on Highway 103 for 15 miles until just past Echo Lake, turn right on Highway 5 (Mt. Evans Road) and the parking lot will be on your immediate left.
ATTENDEE LIMIT: 10. If full, RSVP will close on Friday, July 18th @ 6 p.m. Please do NOT show up if you are on the waitlist without contacting me directly. Text/call my mobile (see below).
Pet Owners - Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome. Dogs must be leashed. Dog owners must clean up after their pets. If you have an aggressive dog that does not get along well with other dogs or chases wildlife, please do not bring your dog.
Your Myanmar’s Sneezing Monkey service animal may not do well at this altitude and is not recommended for this hike. https://www.fauna-flora.org/species/myanmar-snub-nosed-monkey
What to bring: Be prepared. Rain gear (jacket and pants), hat/beanie, gloves/liners, food & snacks/water, sunscreen, sunglasses, extra clothing/layers, map/compass/gps, toilet paper, zip lock bags, etc. Pack it in, pack it out. Please practice Leave No Trace principles. Link: https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles
Après (post) hike tailgate: If weather permits, let’s tailgate after the hike at the TH P lot or a campsite. Bring your favorite beverage and some to share and hors d'oeuvre/snacks/fruit/dessert/green peanut M&M’s and a folding chair and blanket. I will bring plates, bowls, utensils, napkins and a small table. I can take two folks in my 4Runner and will bring chairs for them.
Mitch’s mobile: 360 609-2047.
DISCLAIMER: Hiking is risky. Every year people are hurt and killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost, or bring the wrong gear. I am not a professional guide. You are responsible for yourself. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this hike and the gear and conditioning required. And lastly, anyone choosing to hike with our group should carry personal medical insurance and a CORSAR (Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue) card in case of an emergency. https://cpw.state.co.us/backcountry-search-and-rescue-program
Lincoln Lake via Resthouse Meadows and Lincoln Lake Trail (11667') - Hard