Day Hike ~ Mount Falcon EAST TH (SAT 21 MARCH)

Join us on a longer hike at Mt Flacon!

The 2,000-foot elevation gain of the Castle Trail, a steep climb from the east, provides a vigorous workout. We are climbing to the top of Mount Falcon.

✅ MEET AND GREET: 9.45 AM
✅ START HIKING: 10:00 AM (our hikes start on time)

🟡 FITNESS: (intermediate-fit) You should be in good shape and comfortable hiking steep sections. The first half of this hike is all uphill. This is not an easy hike.

DIRECTIONS:
Mount Falcon Morrison (East) Trailhead
3852 Vine Street
Morrison, CO 80465
GOOGLE MAP LINK

TRAIL: Mount Falcon East Trailhead
TRAIL MAP: https://caltopo.com/m/SLQT

• Length: 8.4, round trip
• Elevation gain: 1,900 feet
• Route type: Loop
• Time: 4 - 5 hours
• Expect to share the trail with other hikers

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/colorado/lower-parking-lot-to-ruins
https://www.jeffco.us/1332/Mount-Falcon-Park

CARPOOLING:
Carpooling is highly encouraged to save space at the limited trailhead! While there’s no official organizing, please use the comments below to coordinate rides and find a hiker near you. This is a popular trailhead. You might want to give yourself some extra time for parking.

NOTEABLES:

• ❗️There are two trailheads. We are starting from the EAST trailhead
• Hikes may be changed or canceled due to weather, snowpack, smoke, avalanche danger and low RSVPS.
• Dogs: Allowed on leash.

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 two events without notice, you'll need to wait 90 days before rejoining the group.

BE PREPARED:

• If you arrive at the trailhead unprepared (wrong equipment, not in good shape for the trail), you'll be asked to join us on a future hike.
• Advice: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/day-hiking-checklist.html
• Ask questions in advance.

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