leafwalker
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Post by leafwalker on Feb 4, 2018 14:39:30 GMT -8
Wife and I are looking for places to day hike (6-8 miles) in CO for four or five hikes. Been to RMNP and Summit County area. Thinking of the Silverton area or some area with serious mountain scenery in Colorado. We need car accessible (not 4 wheel) trailheads. We go slow (my age 69, I would say I am in shape and know to acclimate), but we are into it so to speak. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you all.
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Post by Westy on Feb 4, 2018 15:12:48 GMT -8
I have some non-traditional day hikes in the area other than the popular Ice Lake, Stoney Pass, Mary Lakes hikes. Send me a private message if you at interested. Need to grab a PBR and watch the Super Bowl. Lots of super cool options if you are based in town. Recommend early reservations for Triangle Motel ($) of the Grand Hotel ($$$-$$).
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Post by hikerjer on Feb 4, 2018 16:14:51 GMT -8
Ouray, on the other end of the Million Dollar Highway ( Ouray to Silverton) has a wonderful set of natural hot springs and a very nice swimming facility at great prices. The area is beautiful as well with lots of hiking in the area. Definitely take your swimming suits and check it out. I like Ouray much better than Silverton. But, the whole area is beautiful. Check out Telluride, just over the moutain, if you get a chance to see how the 1% live.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Feb 4, 2018 19:05:26 GMT -8
But, the whole area is beautiful. Check out Telluride, just over the moutnain, if you get a chance to see how the 1% live. Silverton, Ouray, Lake City, there are tons of possibilities in that area, even with a regular car. |
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Post by null on Feb 5, 2018 12:01:08 GMT -8
If you're open to a week-long commercial backpacking trip in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness that meets many of your criteria, let me know and I'll send you a link. We are currently a group of 7.
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Feb 6, 2018 8:23:54 GMT -8
Ice Lakes Basin is one of my favorite places in the USA.
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Post by Westy on Feb 6, 2018 13:17:32 GMT -8
Ice Lake, Vermillion, Golden Horn and Pilot Peak
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Post by alana on May 24, 2018 16:40:32 GMT -8
Looking for a 5 day backpacking trip in this area. Would like to have time to acclimate. We’re an experienced group of backpackers. Would like to have a loop but can work out a shuttle.
Thanks in advance .
Alan
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Post by larrys on May 27, 2018 16:53:01 GMT -8
Alan,
A great hike is to take the train (Durango Silverton Narrow Guage) from Durango and get off at Elk Creek. Hike up that drainage and over Hunchback Pass and follow Valecito Creek to Johnson Creek. Then up to Columbine Pass and drop down into the Chicago Basin and back to train to Durango. Columbine Pass looking down into Chicago Basin is stunning. You can stay a few days in Chicago Basin exploring or climbing the surrounding 14ers. Windom is a walk up and not technical. Trip can be easily done in four days or stretched into more. One of the better loop hikes in US.
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Post by alana on May 28, 2018 3:12:55 GMT -8
Thanks I’ll check it out.
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Post by alana on May 28, 2018 15:47:57 GMT -8
Would this be a good trip for fall colors in the 1st week of October?
Alant
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Post by larrys on May 29, 2018 8:35:28 GMT -8
We were up in the Silverton area a couple of years ago in third week of September and colors were at their peak. But in Telluride they were not even starting and as the crow flies they are 20 miles or so apart. Colors are hit or miss but it might be that first week of October might be late, but maybe not. Hopefully the area will get some rain because it has been super dry this year and that I am sure will affect the colors.
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Post by alana on May 29, 2018 13:35:44 GMT -8
Thanks again. May need plan B?
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Post by Lamebeaver on May 30, 2018 13:52:26 GMT -8
First week of October could be glorious, or you could get 2' of snow. It's hard to plan ahead at that time of year.
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Post by kwpapke on Jun 3, 2018 5:56:33 GMT -8
Serious fire raging between Durango and Silverton at the moment. It'll eventually be put out, but the damage could be widespread and impact hiking in the area: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5822/--Kurt |
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