YMCA Hiking Program Schedule Date Program Name
Time
Total Miles
Elev Gain
High Point
3238
12713
Grade Terrain
Hike Master(s)
Friday, June 24, 2011 Daily Hike - Designed to be destination-based, return time may vary Flattop & hallett Peaks
5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
10
C
D
Dave G
D
Scott
F
F
Nancy
8000
H
G
Zelma & Travis
8400
G
F
Susan
H
G
Susan
Classic trek to the Continental Divide overlooking Odessa Gorge, Tyndall Glacier, & Chaos Canyon. Twin Lakes
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
7.7
1600
9860
E
RMNP Wild Basin hike to two hidden, pristine lakes reflecting Mts Copeland, Tanima, & Alice Ouzel Falls
8:15 AM - 2:15 PM
5.5
900
9450
Forested trail up North St Vrain river past Calypso Cascades & 1978 fire area to falls. Celebration of Wildflowers: YMCA Grounds
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
2
100
Explore the fabulous flowers of the YMCA with new eyes… and with Zelma! Moraine Park Nature Walk
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3
400
Identify plants & wildlife along the Big Thompson River & an ancient glacial moraine. YMCA Leave it to Beaver
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2.5
50
8010
See the new works of these amazing animals, and learn how they've created the meadows of the Rockies
Saturday, June 25, 2011 Daily Hike - Designed to be destination-based, return time may vary Lumpy Ridge Circuit
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
10.8
2970
8789
E
D
Mike
F
F
Larry
Gem Lake, Cow Creek, forests, rocks, meadows, and possibly Bridal Veil Falls -- all on good trail. Fern Lake
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
7.5
1375
9530
Trail past Arch Rocks, The Pool, & Fern Falls to lake reflecting "The Gables" arrete . Button Rock Flower Hike
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
2.3
282
6960
G
G
Clyde
1130
9538
E
E
Scott
Join Clyde to see and learn about 30-40 different flowers.
Sunday, June 26, 2011 Daily Hike - Designed to be destination-based, return time may vary Steep Mountain
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
3.5
See a small mountain in Hallowell Park with a short steep bushwhack to get to the top at the end.
YMCA Hiking Program Schedule Date Program Name Emerald Lake
Time
Total Miles
Elev Gain
High Point
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3.6
713
10080
Grade Terrain
Hike Master(s)
F
F
Ritchie
G
E
Scott
Climb smooth trail past Nymph & Dream Lakes to the beautiful lake in Tyndall Gorge. Bible Point
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2
600
8600
Hike on YMCA grounds to a high-point overlooking great views of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Monday, June 27, 2011 Daily Hike - Designed to be destination-based, return time may vary Spruce Lake
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
9
1515
9670
E
E
Maggie
8350
F
F
Ritchie
F
F
Nancy
F
F
Scott
H
H
Roy
F
Zelma & Andrea
B
Scott
Trail almost to Fern Lake then to Spruce Lake, below The Gables & Castle Rock MacGregor Falls
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6
1600
From Lumpy Ridge TH past Twin Owls & MacGregor Ranch to Black Canyon Creek . Emerald Lake
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3.6
713
10080
Climb smooth trail past Nymph & Dream Lakes to the beautiful lake in Tyndall Gorge. Cub Lake & The Pool Circuit
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
6.3
675
8620
Loop hike past aspen woods & beaver ponds to Cub Lake, The Pool, & Arch Rocks. Orienteering Hike on the YMCA Grounds
8:15 AM - 11:45 AM
3
100
8100
Join Roy for a walk around the Y's Orienteering Course for an "Introduction to Orienteering". Celebration of Wildflowers: Hermit Park
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
2
200
8500
G
Come join Zelma, our flower expert on this exciting discovery in Larmer Coutny's "Hermit Park".
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Daily Hike - Designed to be destination-based, return time may vary Thatchtop Mountain
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
8.6
3565
12668
C
Exciting climb up the "S couloir" to the 12668' top with awesome views of Glacier Gorge & Longs Peak Chasm Lake
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
8.6
2560
11780
D
D
Mike
E
F
Sarah
Deep cirque between the towering east face of Longs Peak & Mt Lady Washington. Finch Lake
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
10.8
2200
10116
Wild Basin trail across Olive Ridge & Meadow Mountain to this lovely, woodland, lake.
YMCA Hiking Program Schedule Date Program Name Lyric Falls
Time
Total Miles
Elev Gain
High Point
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
8
1820
10160
Grade Terrain E
F
Hike Master(s) Maggie
Leave Sandbeach Lake trail and bushwhack up Hunter's Creek in search of these beautiful cascades. Celebration of Wildflowers: Tenacious Tundra
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
2
200
12000
G
F
Zelma & Travis
8400
G
F
Susan
H
G
Susan
A day exploring the tiny, wonderful flowers of the tundra -- and with Zelma! Moraine Park Nature Walk
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3
400
Identify plants & wildlife along the Big Thompson River & an ancient glacial moraine . YMCA Leave it to Beaver
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2.5
50
8010
See the new works of these amazing animals, and learn how they've created the meadows of the Rockies
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Daily Hike - Designed to be destination-based, return time may vary Ouzel Lake
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
10
1690
10010
E
F
Larry
D
C
Dave G
Good trail along the rushing, N. St. Vrain and Ouzel Creeks to a grassy, woodland lake. Half Mountain
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
7
2420
11482
Bushwhack from the North Longs Pk trail up a rocky fin to the narrow summit, overlooking Mills Lake. Elk Ridge High Points
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4.5
1200
8524
F
E
Scott
Scenic hike to top of Elk Ridge overlooking Lion Gulch and Front Range Mts Flood of 82: Alluvial Fan & Horseshoe Park
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
3
500
9160
G
F
Ken
11
600
8640
F
F
Clyde
Walking history of the Lawn Lake Flood of 82 . Cub Lake (from YMCA)
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Good trail over the south lateral moraine, past beaver ponds, to a lake covered with lily pads. Celebration of Wildflowers: Highlands Camp
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
2
300
9200
G
F
Zelma & Andrea
2420
10574
D
F
Maggie
Join Zelma on an exploration of the Montane Ecosystem.
Thursday, June 30, 2011 Daily Hike - Designed to be destination-based, return time may vary Thunder Lake
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
13.2
Wonderful Wild Basin trail, through forests & waterfalls to a historic cabin beside the scenic lake.
YMCA Hiking Program Schedule Date Program Name Twin Sisters Mountain
Time
Total Miles
Elev Gain
High Point
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
7.6
2723
11428
Grade Terrain E
Hike Master(s)
F
Mike
G
F
Richard
F
E
Tom
From TH above Lily Lake via 37 switchbacks to the aerie summit directly opposite Longs Peak. Bierstadt Lake
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
3
566
9416
Trail thru lodgepole pines to world class views from the lake on Bierstadt Moraine. Lake Isabelle
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
4.6
397
10868
Trail from Long Lake to spectacular view of Indian Peaks, often with great flowers. Deer Mountain
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
6
1359
10013
F
F
Nancy
700
9200
G
F
Zelma & Travis
Historic trail up Deer Ridge to accessible summit w/ panoramic views. Celebration of Wildflowers: Wild Basin
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
4
Wildflowers 'n wild waters!! Gently explore and hunt for Woodlilly and other woodland wonders Gary's Geology Hike
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
3
400
8400
G
G
Gary
2
600
8600
G
E
Dave G
C
D
Scott
D
C
Dave G
8160
F
F
Maggie
8000
H
G
Zelma & Andrea
8400
G
F
Susan
Learn about how the glaciers carved out the mountains. Bible Point
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hike on YMCA grounds to a high-point overlooking great views of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Friday, July 01, 2011 Daily Hike - Designed to be destination-based, return time may vary Black, Blue, & Green Lakes
6:15 AM - 5:15 PM
13.5
2510
11550
Three beautiful cirques in upper Glacier Gorge below MacHenry's Pk and Spearhead. Bluebird Lake
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
12.7
2800
10978
Lush forest and flowers along Ouzel Creek up to rocky shelves around the scenic lake. Deserted Village
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
6
650
Profuse flowers along woodland trail up North Fork of the Big Thompson river . Celebration of Wildflowers: YMCA Grounds
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
2
100
Explore the fabulous flowers of the YMCA with new eyes… and with Zelma! Moraine Park Nature Walk
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3
400
Identify plants & wildlife along the Big Thompson River & an ancient glacial moraine .
YMCA Hiking Program Schedule Date Program Name Estes Lake - Then and Now.
Time
Total Miles
Elev Gain
High Point
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4.25
100
7550
G
G
Ken
50
8010
H
G
Susan
Grade Terrain
Hike Master(s)
Join Quarter Mile Ken in stepping into the past around Estes Lake. YMCA Leave it to Beaver
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2.5
See the new works of these amazing animals, and learn how they've created the meadows of the Rockies
