South St. Vrain Trail (A)
Hosted By
Melanie P.
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- Hike description: Join us for a nice out-and back hike up the beautiful South Saint Vrain Trail, which follows the South St. Vrain Creek into the Indian Peaks Wilderness. We will hike out and back (we are not doing the entire trail) with a stop for a snack/lunch at the turnaround point. We will get an EARLY start to avoid the heat!
- Hike length, starting elevation, elevation gain: 7 miles (out and back), start at 8,739 feet, elevation gain about 1000 feet.
- Carpool info: Leave from JAX West at 6:00 AM, leave from Longmont Walmart North about 6:30 AM.
- Rideshare amount: From JAX, $9; from Walmart (north) Longmont, $6.
- Lateness: We will wait only 5 minutes for late arrivals at the meetup location. Please allow extra time to get to the meetup location by the stated meetup time.
- Hike Pace: This hike will be at a moderate pace ( 2-3 miles per hour). We hike as a group and will stop at appropriate spots, as needed, along the way for water, snacks, lunch, photos, etc.
- Things to Bring: Water, snacks, lunch, appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, hiking poles (if you use them).
- Weather Forecast: See the forecast for the trail area here: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-105.528&lat=40.039 Any changes to the hike due to weather conditions will be communicated on Meetup.
- Cancellation of Hike: Hikes are always subject to date/time change or cancellation due to weather, trail conditions or closures, or other unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified if the hike is cancelled, postponed, or moved for any reason.
- Required Waiver: If you have not already done so, you must sign the LMC waiver available on our website (see below) prior to this hike. Copies will be available at the meetup location, or you may print, sign, and bring with you a form available at this link: https://lovelandmountainclub.org/images/Forms/2024application-renewal-waiver.pdf. If you choose to sign the waiver on the day of hike, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike on time. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you can perform this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.
- Covid Protocol: Fully Covid vaccinated hikers only for carpooling. At the hike leader's discretion, non-vaccinated hikers may meet at the trailhead. Please contact the hike leader to discuss this matter.
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South St. Vrain Trail (A)
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