All-Day Trip to Mountains: Monday 11/16🥾HIKE RMNP🥾Lunch in Estes Park

MONDAY NOV 16
9:00am-approximately 4:30
HIKE in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) GLACIER GORGE TRAIL
LUNCH afterwards in Estes Park
Meet at Glacier Gorge Parking Lot: 9:00
Start Hiking: ~9:15

VERY IMPORTANT:
Some details may change or be added, and the weather may affect our plans, so please check here before heading out!!!

🔺CELL PHONE COVERAGE MAY BE POOR OR NON-EXISTENT; be sure to download directions or take screenshots so you have the details of how to reach our meeting point.

All trails link:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/glacier-gorge-trail-2?p=-1&sh=31f7bz&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

ENTERING RMNP:
Drive into RMNP through the Beaver Meadows entrance. If you do not have an annual pass or senior lifetime pass, you’ll need to pay $30 for a day pass for your vehicle, which will cover everyone in the vehicle.

HIKE FROM GLACIER GORGE PARKING AREA:
After entering the park, turn left to drive on the road that eventually ends at Bear Lake;
We will park at the Glacier Gorge parking area, which is past Sprague Lake, but just before Bear Lake. We’ll hike out and back about 4 miles., including Alberta Falls. if it’s not too busy, we will drive up to the Bear Lake parking lot afterwards and walk around the lake (0.7 mile). We might drive over Deer Ridge and exit the park through the Fall River entrance, just to see a bit more of the PARK on our way into Estes.

LUNCH IN ESTES PARK:
For those who are interested, we will go into the town of Estes Park to eat a late lunch and walk around town a bit (if we’re not too exhausted by this point😊)

CARPOOLING:

• Option 1:
• Meet at a Denver Metro area location to be specified later
• Option 2:
• Meet at the Estes Park visitor Center parking garage at 8:00
• If you are interested in carpooling, please include a note in the event chat above; please include the following information:
• • Do you want to carpool from the Denver Metro area or from the visitor center just before we enter the PARK?
• • If you want to carpool from the Denver Metro area, please include what area of town you’re coming from so we can choose a helpful meeting place
• • Do you want to spend time in town eating lunch and walking around or do you prefer to head home after the hike?
• Do you want to drive or let someone else drive?
• Do you have a park pass?

Be prepared for any & all types of weather or trail conditions, including rain, snow, and wind.
Be sure to bring plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, good footwear, hiking poles (if desired), and layers of clothing. You may also want to bring binoculars.

🔺Do send me your cell number if you have not done so yet, and I will send you mine. This is very important, especially for last minute changes & communications! Please call/text me if you have any questions.

• This is a participate at your own risk event. By signing up for this event you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and enjoyment.
• As a courtesy to the organizer & other members, please keep your RSVP current.

Hope to see you there!
—Janet