Moonlight Snowshoeing ~ Lost Lake (SAT JAN 31)

Join us on a moonlight snowshoe hike near Nederland, CO!

RSVP Opens: January 21st

TRAILHEAD TIMES:
MEET AND GREET: 5.45 PM
START HIKING: 6.00 PM

FITNESS: (beginner-fit) You should be in good shape.

Avalanche Hazard: https://avalanche.state.co.us/
This hike depends on safe avalanche conditions

Sunset: 5:19 PM
Moonrise: 4:00 PM

DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
The road is plowed to the parking lot.
From Nederland's traffic circle, take Highway 72 north through the town of Nederland. 0.6 miles from the traffic circle, turn right on County Road 130 (look for the signs that say Eldora Mountain Resort). Pass the ski resort turnoff and drive through the town of Eldora to the sign that says "End of Winter Maintenance." Parking here fills up early, make sure you don't block the road.
Google Map Link

TRAIL: Hessie Trailhead (Indian Peaks Wilderness)

• Length: 5.5 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 1100 feet
• Route type: out and back
• Time: 3 hours - 3.5 hours
• Expect to share the trail with other hikers

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lost-lake-via-hessie-trail

Traction devices are required for all winter hikes. Even without recent snowfall, many trails have a section that's always in shadow and iced over.

• https://gearjunkie.com/winter/best-winter-traction-devices

CARPOOLING: (strongly encouraged)
Arvada Olde Town RTD Garage
5575 Vance Street
Arvada, CO

Travel time from Arvada to trailhead: 1 hour 15 min
Organizer Cars: 4.00 PM
Start Driving: 4.15 PM

NOTEABLES:

• Hikes may be changed or canceled due to weather and smoke
• Dogs: Furry friends are welcome on this hike. Just remember to keep them on a leash per wilderness rules.

DISCLAIMER:
Organizers are not responsible for your safety, are not experts, and should not be relied on for specific advice. Organizers do not provide medical or emergency care. Be aware of the risks, and be prepared to navigate and complete the hike independently, including hiking out alone if needed.

GUESTS: Want to bring a friend? We'd love to have them join! Just ask them to sign up for It's Colorado Beautiful and agree to the Terms of Understanding before the hike, as guests aren’t permitted on this adventure.

RSVP CODE: Change your mind? Update your RSVP (including waitlist) at least 12 hours before the event. If you miss three events without notice, you'll need to wait 90 days before rejoining the group.

EXPERIENCE

• beginner: established trails, few steep sections, 3-5 miles
• intermediate: usually on established trails, some steep sections, 5-10 miles
• advanced: often off trail, many steep sections, 10+ miles

FITNESS LEVEL

• average: you are a casual hiker, you probably don't work out
• fit: you are an avid hiker, you stay in good shape
• athletic: you want to feel the burn, you can run up the mountain