Rampart Reservoir Trail - Near Woodland Park

I love lakes and long hikes. We did this one a couple years ago and j enjoyed it, so let’s do it again.

Hikes are always subject to date/time change or cancellation due to weather, trail conditions or closures, or other unforeseen circumstances. We hike as a group and hike at an average moving pace of about 2.5mph (slower up…faster down). Everyone is expected to wait at all intersections & periodically otherwise so that no one is left behind or hiking on their own for safety purposes. We will plan to have lunch at an appropriate spot & we will stop as needed along the way for water, snacks, pictures, etc.

Difficulty: about 15 miles with about 1,100 feet elevation gain.

HIKE DESCRIPTION: The hike along the Rampart Reservoir Trail offers spectacular mountain views and allows hikers to pile on the miles, winding through unique rock formations, a variety of wildflower filled meadows (might be starting this time of year) and a portion of recently burned forest along the shore of a very scenic reservoir. See the following hike in alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/rampart-reservoir-trail

DOGS ALLOWED ONLY IF FOLLOW PARK RULES: Dogs must be leashed at all times. Dog owners must clean up pet excrement. Please be sure your dog is well behaved and can handle the length of the hike.

ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: We will meet at the Rainbow Gulch Trailhead near Woodland Park. To get there, you can click the Alltrails link above and click directions. Or if you use google maps, you can type in “#714 Rainbow Gulch Trailhead” to get there. If you use Apple Maps, you can type in “Rainbow Gulch Trail” for directions. Here is a link for the trailhead with directions from Colorado Springs: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12606

We wait 5 minutes for late arrivals…but no longer as that is inconsiderate to those arriving timely. So please allow extra time to get to the trailhead.

IMPORTANT: This is a participate at your own risk event! Life is risky. I am not a professional guide and am simply hosting this event. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are capable of performing this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.

NO SHOWS: If you are a no-show to 2 hikes, you will be booted from this meetup group. So please change your RSVP to “not going” if you are unable to make it.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Water, snacks, layers of clothing, good hiking shoes/boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, gloves, hiking poles (if you find them helpful), and anything else you deem essential.

WEATHER: Here is the NOAA forecast for the hike location. For hourly temps, wind, precipitation, etc., click “Hourly Weather Forecast” in the upper right. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.980770000000064&lon=-104.96999999999997

REQUIRED WAIVER: If you have not already done so, you must sign the updated waiver with our new meetup name prior to this hike. I will have copies at the trailhead that you can sign or you may print, sign, and bring it with you from the following website: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p728z28jjuwdzws/Waiver%20Corona.pdf?dl=0
If you choose to sign at the trailhead, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike timely.