Loveland Mountain Club March Hikes

Loveland Mountain Club Announces March Hiking

February 28, 2011 |

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Tuesday, March 1
Bobcat Ridge 4.6 mi. RT. Class A. We will start on the Meadow Trail with the option to do a longer hike if the group desires. Call Lupi I. 970-667-7913

Thursday, March 3
Black Lake 8.5 mi. RT, 1,600 ft. elevation gain. Class B. Snowshoe from Glacier Gorge TH. Call Perry A. 303-772-6988

Saturday, March 5
The Pool 4.8 mi. RT, 400 ft. elevation gain. Class A. Snowshoe from Fern Lake TH. Snowshoes or yaktraks, depending upon snow conditions. Call Carol M. 970-622-0074

Sunday, March 6
Panorama Peak 6 mi. RT, 1,800 ft. elevation gain. Class A/B. Point-to-point hike. e-mail Jim Disney jameshdisney@comcast.net

Tuesday, March 8
Option 1: Cameron Pass Connection Trail 4 mi RT, 260 ft elevation gain. Class A. Snowshoe hike with elevation at Cameron Pass of 10,350 ft. Call Roberta T. 970-663-7637
Option 2: West Creek Falls 4.8 miles RT over a steep ridge, back down to the creek and on the way back up and down the same ridge Wooded area with pretty, but small falls with slab rocks on the other side of the creek. Call Jerry P. 970-461-3195

Thursday, March 10
Brainaird Lake 6 mi. RT, 500 ft. elevation gain. Snowshoe near Ward. Call Jane D. 970-667-6149

Saturday, March 12
Mitchell Lake 8 mi. RT, 700 ft. elevation gain. Class A/B. Snowshoe from Brainard Lake winter TH. Call Perry A. 303-772-6988

Sunday, March 13
Horsetooth Falls Call Harry M. 970-613-0444

Tuesday, March 15
Trail Ridge Road Snowshoe from Many Parks Curve. We plan to snowshoe for 1½ to 2 hours (depending on the weather conditions) before turning back. Views of the Mummy Range; wind and fire-sculptured trees. Beginning elevation 9,620 ft. Call Cine W 970-669-3813

Thursday, March 17
Piper Meadow 5 mi. RT. Class A. Cozier Mountain to Piper Meadow in Glen Haven. Call Liz A. 970-532-3368

Saturday, March 19
Storm Pass Point to Point 7.3 miles RT, 1,320 ft. elevation gain, 1,400 ft. loss. Class B. Beginning at Lily Lake TH, ending at Storm Pass. Traction footwear highly recommended. Possibility for posthole conditions. (Option available: Estes Cone for fast group, 8.7 miles, 2,066 ft. elevation gain. Class C.) Hike limited to 10 participants. Meet Loveland Kmart @ 7:00 am. Call Dave D. 970-215-5045

Sunday, March 20
Pawnee Buttes 4 mi. RT, 300 ft. elevation gain. Class A. Maybe windy & hot or windy & cold. Great views of the surrounding plains. Could be wild flowers. Call Bob C. for a good time (hiking, that is) 970-744-0526

Tuesday, March 22
Rattlesnake Gulch Both Class A and Class B hikes available, depending upon the group. Call Perry A. 303-772-6988

Thursday, March 24
Nelson Ranch (at Hall Ranch) 7 mi. RT. Class A/B. Button Rock to Sleepy Lion Trail up to Nelson Ranch (at Hall Ranch) Call Vada B. 970-667-2085

Saturday, March 26
Crosier Mountain from Sullivan’s Gulch 8.5 mi. RT, 2,500 ft. elevation gain. Class B. We will be going up Sullivan’s Gulch and connecting with the Crosier Mountain Trail. We will be coming down the Glen Haven Trail that is by the stables. This hike will be a car shuttle. Call Jane D. 970-667-6149

Sunday, March 27
A (long) stroll around town 12.5 mi. RT, ~0 ft. elevation gain. Class A/B. Meet at the 7 Lakes Park. Hike to Boyd Lake West. Enjoy a late lunch at Mimi’s Cafe at the end. Call Jerry P. 970-461-3195

Tuesday, March29
Homer Rouse Trail to Lily Lake Class A. Call Elaine B. 970-593-3177

Thursday, March 31
Option 1: Gem Lake 5mi. RT, 1,000 ft. elevation gain. Class A. Distance & elevation depend on ice. Call Ellen B. 970-593-3177
Option 2: Storm Mountain Class A/B. Call Rod S. 970-69-2769

Saturday, April 2
Geocache If you don’t know what that is, search for it on the website. Bring a GPS, if you have one, and join us on the hunt for some caches. Small mileage and elevation. Class A. Call Dave H. 970-613-9012

Tuesday, April 5
Option 1: Blue Sky Trail 14 mi. one way with carpool to Horsetooth Lake. Hope to average 2.5 mph to Devil’s Backbone. Call Bob C 970-744-0526
Option 2: Hewlett Gulch 6.2 miles RT, 590 ft. elevation gain. Class A. Hike through one the the Poudre Canyon’s larger gulches. The hike offers a little something for everyone: excellent wildlife viewing, remains of old homesteads, mine tailings, damage from a forest fire, numerous stream crossings and abundant wildflowers. Call John E. 970-593-0261

Thursday, April 7
Blue Bird Mine , 6mi. RT, less than 500 ft. elevation gain. Class A. Caribou Ranch to the Blue Bird Mine. Call Reedy P. 970-32-0413

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