Full Moon Snowshoe or Hike Staunton State Park

We will be hiking/snowshoeing the Mason Creek, Old Mill and Staunton Ranch trails. We have at least 3 shots at getting some snow between now and the 31st. Hopefully it works out to be a snowshoe. If not we will hike. Recommend bringing your spikes just in case. Its a 6 miles RT hike with 1,200' elevation gain (rated as a moderate hike). Meet at the car pool at 4:15pm or Trailhead at 4:45pm. Sunset at 5:19pm and Moon rise 4:00pm. We will be missing the full moon by 1 day. Full moon is February 1st. Park curfew is at 10:00pm.

If you do not have snowshoes there are many places in the Denver area that rents them, REI, Christy Sports and Larson's Ski & Sport to list a few.

We will have dinner afterwards at Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria, Conifer after the hike. https://www.snowpacktaproom.com/

CONTACT: Dan (615) 337-8561

ATTENDEE LIMIT: 20 Hikers

PARK FEE: Annual pass, paid with your yearly car registration or $10 fee at park entrance.

SIGN-UP: This is a moderate hike/snowshoe. Please only sign up if you are ready for this challenge.

Please RSVP yes only if you definitely plan to come. If you change your mind, please update your RSVP. By joining this group you agree to the Policies and Terms of this group.

CARPOOL OPTION: Fort Restaurant for carpool. Please park on the dirt next to the road and in front of their southern parking lot. You are not allowed to park in the parking lot.
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NOTE: There are restrooms at the trailhead.

MEET: Meet at the trailhead.
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Dinner: Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria
27175 Main St, Conifer, CO 80433
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WHAT TO BRING: Appropriate gear (food/snacks, Head Lamp, first aid kit, jacket, gloves, water, sun screen, hat, hiking poles, etc).

DISTANCE/GAIN: 6 miles RT with 1,200 ft. elevation gain. (Moderate-Strenuous).

DISCLAIMER: Hiking is risky. People are hurt and killed every year because they go beyond their abilities, get lost, or bring the wrong gear. I am not a professional guide. You are responsible for yourself. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this hike and the gear and conditioning required. Anyone choosing to hike with our group should carry personal health insurance.