St. Vrain Glacier Trail from Camp Dick to Buchanan Pass (A+)

1. Hike description: Join us for a summer hike along the Middle St. Vrain River. We will start at the Camp Dick campground parking area and hike uphill 4 miles to a nice meadow, where we can relax a bit, have a snack or lunch, and enjoy the view of Sawtooth Mountain to the west. This will be an out-and back hike; we will NOT be hiking all the way to the end of the trail.
2. Hike length, starting elevation, elevation gain: 8 miles, starting elevation 8,667 feet; 1,000 feet elevation gain.
3. Carpool Location and rideshare amount: Meet at Jax West Loveland (south side of the lot) for a 5:30 AM departure; or meet at northside Longmont Walmart (northwest corner of the lot) for a 6:00 AM departure. Ride share from Loveland Jax west is $3; from Longmont Walmart it is $6; so it will be $9 total if you start from Loveland, but please bring correct change to give two separate drivers if needed.
4. 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.
5. Hike Pace: This hike will be at a moderate pace. We hike as a group and will stop at appropriate spots, as needed, along the way for water, snacks, lunch, photos, etc.
6. Things to Bring: Water, EXTRA WATER, snacks, lunch, appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen, hat, hiking poles (if you use them), phone or tracking device. A cooling towel that wraps around your neck is nice for these summer hikes!
7. Weather Forecast: See the forecast for the trail area here : https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.157649320674&lon=-105.627611270433. Any changes to the hike due to weather conditions will be communicated on Meetup.
8. 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 for any reason.
9. 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.