Red Mountain Geology Hike

Red Mountain Geology Hike
Thursday, August 7: Red Mountain (A) This hike is at Red Mountain Open Space and will be led by Geologist Mike Kendrick who will be our speaker and give a one-hour presentation on the same topic at the August 4 Loveland Mountain Club meeting. Red Mountain showcases iron-rich red clay buttes and white sand pyramid cliffs, with layered and swirling rock patterns. The route includes Bent Rock Trail and an out-and-back section of Ruby Wash Trail. Mileage is 8 miles with elevation gain of approximately 960 feet. Limit is 10 hikers. Rideshare will be $7. Fully Covid vaccinated hikers only for carpooling. At the hike leader’s discretion, non-vaccinated hikers may meet at the trailhead. To join, sign-up on Meet-up App, or contact Danielle Brown at draker55@yahoo.com

1. 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 a moving pace to be determined. 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 break at an appropriate spot & will stop as needed along the way for water, snacks, photos, etc.

2. Directions to carpool meeting points:
If you live in Loveland--Meet at JAX parking lot at 7 am
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If you live in Fort Collins--Meet at JJ's gas station at 7:20 am
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Google map pin to Red Mountain Open Space: Map

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. NO SHOWS: If you are a no-show to 3 hikes, you will be on “Probation” with this meetup group. So please change your RSVP to “not going” if you are unable to make it. Probation means you can only sign up one day ahead, if the hike is not full.

6. 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. (Extra water for this hot, dry, exposed area. Very little shade will be available.)

7. WEATHER: Re Mountain Weather forecast: HERE

8. REQUIRED WAIVER: If you have not already done so, you must sign the LMC waiver ON OUR WEBSITE 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://lovelandmountainclub.org/images/Forms/2024application-renewal-waiver.pdf If you choose to sign at the trailhead, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike on time.