Day Hike ~ Chief Mountain 11er (THU 28 MAY)
Details
Join us for a series of weekday mountain climbing hikes this summer.
Please join the wait list and Jeremiah will follow up with a confirmation.
Chief Mountain stands at 11,713 feet.
Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of Mount Blue Sky, Longs Peak, and beyond.
✅ MEET AND GREET AT THE TRAILHEAD: 9.15 AM
✅ START HIKING: 9:30 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. We are climbing a mountain. This is not an easy hike.
DIRECTIONS:
Closest Town: Idaho Springs
GOOGLE MAP LINK
TRAIL: Chief Mountain Trailhead
- Length: 3 miles, round trip
- Elevation gain: 1000 feet
- Route type: Out and Back
- Time: 2 - 3 hours
- ⚠️Class 2
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/chief-mountain-trail
CARPOOLING:
Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride
18560 U.S. Hwy 40, Golden, CO 80401
Section CC
Start Driving: 8.30 am.
Driving Time: 40 min
NOTEABLES:
- Hikes may be changed or canceled due to weather, snowpack, smoke, avalanche danger and low RSVPS.
- ⚠️You are expected to understand the risks and climbing class guide below.
- 🐶Dogs must be leashed.
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
CLIMBING CLASS GUIDE
🟢 1 Hiking a maintained trail.
🔵 2: Easy scrambling. You might occasionally use your hands for balance.
🟡 3: Moderate scrambling. Hands are used regularly; some exposure possible.
🔴 4: Difficult climbing. Hands are used regularly; a fall could be serious.
⚫ 5: Where real rock climbing begins. Requires ropes and specialized gear; a fall maybe be fatal.