Limber Pine Trail to Kruger Rock - Hermit Park Open Space

I think this is a fun little hike. And the end point is a 360 view from the top of Kruger Rock. It requires a little scramble to get to the top, but it shouldn’t be a problem for most people.

Difficulty: MODERATE - about 8.5 miles with 1,350 to 1,400 feet elevation gain.

Hikes are always subject to date/time change or cancellation due to weather, trail conditions or closures, or other unforeseen circumstances.

FEE: $10 per vehicle to enter park. Pay at entrance station.

HIKE DESCRIPTION: The Limber Pine Trail is a stunning nature hike through diverse landscapes to a breathtaking overlook. On this unique trail will will hike through meadows, aspen groves, past granite outcroppings, and up to Kruger Rock. From the summit, there is an impressive lookout over Estes Park from high above. We will do the following hike in alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/limber-pine-trail

DOGS: Dogs allowed on a leash. Please be sure your dog is well behaved and can handle the length of the walk. Dog owners must clean up pet excrement.

ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: We will meet at the Saddle Trailhead parking area. Here is a link to the open space map which shows the Saddle Trailhead: https://www.larimer.gov/sites/default/files/hermit_park_map_2019_1.pdf
To get there, you can click on the alltrails link above and click Directions. If you use Google maps, you can type in “Saddle Trailhead” for directions.

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, bug repellant, 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=40.33832000000007&lon=-105.48554999999999

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.