Day Hike ~ Bear Peak (SAT MAY 02)

Join us on a hike in Boulder, CO!

The summit of Bear Peak provides panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the Flatirons, Boulder, and the Continental Divide.

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

🟡 FITNESS: (intermediate-fit) You should be in good shape. We are climbing a mountain. This is not an easy hike.

DIRECTIONS:
We are starting from a neighborhood trailhead.
2355 Cragmoor Rd, Boulder, CO 80305
Google Map Link

TRAIL: Cragmoor Connector

• Length: 5 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 2,700 feet
• Route type: out and back
• Time: 3 hours - 4 hours
• Expect to share the trail with other hikers
• ⚠️Class 2 (the last 100 feet is class 3)

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/bear-peak-via-shanahan-ridge

CARPOOLING: none
Use the comments below to chat with hikers interested in carpooling.

NOTEABLES:

• Hikes may be changed or canceled due to weather, snowpack, smoke, avalanche danger and low RSVPS.
• Dogs: Furry friends are welcome on this hike. Just remember to keep them on a leash per city of Boulder rules.
• ⚠️You are expected to understand the risks and climbing class guide below.

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 24 hours before the event. If you miss 2 events without notice, you'll be removed from the group. You can rejoin after 90 days.

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.