Crosier Mountain Point-to-Point Hike
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The Crosier Mountain Trail is one of the best spring hikes around northern Colorado with a diverse mix of forest, aspen stands, open meadows, flatter sections and more strenuous uphill sections. The views from the summit of Estes Park and the mountains to the west are stellar. This will be a point-to-point hike starting at the Garden Gate trailhead near Drake and ending at the Glen Haven trailhead, so we'll need to take care of some shuttle logistics before we hit the trail.
This is a challenging hike, with total elevation gain of over 3100 feet and a distance of approximately 9 miles (5.2 from Garden Gate to summit, 3.8 from summit to Glen Haven). Note: I could find no reports of lion activity since the New Years incident, and lion activity would be most unusual with a large group of people.
Crosier MT, Garden Gate to Glen Haven | COTREX
MEETING LOCATIONS:
- Garden Gate trailhead at 8 AM (at which point we'll need to shuttle a couple of cars to Glen Haven.)
- For folks wanting to carpool, 7:30 AM at the Loveland JAX parking lot at the NW corner of US 34 and Wilson. You'll find us on the southern edge of the parking lot.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- No fees
- Duration: Probably about 6 hours including shuttling vehicles around
- Dogs: yes, on leash
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Max group size will be 13 people. Please be sure to change your RSVP if you can no longer attend.
- Disclaimer: You are participating at your own risk. I am not a professional guide. By signing up for this event 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 you will require.