Greyrock Trail - Poudre Canyon

OK…let’s try this again. This is a new hike for me! I’ve heard it’s an awesome trail. 😎 We hike as a group and hike at an average moving pace of about 2.5mph. Everyone is expected to wait at all intersections & periodically otherwise so that we can regroup and so no one is left behind or hiking on their own for safety purposes. We will plan to take a break at the summit & we will stop as necessary along the way.

Difficulty: about 8 to 9 miles with about 2,500 feet elevation gain.

**HIKE DESCRIPTION: Greyrock Mountain (7,513') stands prominently over the north rim of Poudre Canyon, 25 minutes from downtown Fort Collins, Colorado. The Grey Rock Trail and Grey Rock Meadows Trail form a loop around the conical formation, with a short but challenging spur that leads to the summit. Once at the summit, we should have a great view of the surrounding area looking down into Fort Collins and up into the canyon. We can also see the Mummy Range in the northern part of RMNP. Bring snacks/lunch for a break at the summit. See the following hike in Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/greyrock-trail**

DOGS ALLOWED IF FOLLOW PARK RULES: Dogs must be on leash at all times. 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 Greyrock Trailhead. To get there, you can click on the alltrails link above and click directions. If you use google maps, you can type in “Greyrock Trailhead” for directions. Alternatively here are directions: Travel 11 miles northwest of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287 to Colorado Highway 14. Turn left on CO 14, and travel 9 miles to the Greyrock parking lot on the south side of the road.

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, bug repellant, 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?lon=-105.283&lat=40.707**

**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.