Event Details

We will be returning to Mayflower Gulch for an adaptive trail trial on Jan 27th, 2024. These events are short hikes that allow our new volunteers and prospective hikers to explore what we do on the trails. These short hikes are relatively easy but also have the extra rigors of cold exposure during the winter season, so preparing for the cold and snow while moving (hiking) and static (at trailhead) is important. We will be organizing (and scheduling) short hikes that are around 45 minutes in length, and these hikes will be offered to prospective adaptive hikers from 11am-4pm (or when we finish). The plan is to do some tailgate grilling in the trailhead but make sure to bring plenty of water and snacks. 2 Nordic biskis will be available at this event for participants to hike in.

Everyone:

-Consider that i70 traffic will require extra time on Saturday

-Please take extra consideration for the Cold



Adaptive Hikers: Please send us an email if you are interested. This is considered  somewhat advanced trail trial due to the conditions.

 

Meetup time: 11am 

End Time: ~4pm

Distance:  TBD ~ 1-2 miles per hike

Elevation Gain: ~300 feet per hike

Location: Mayflower Gulch Trailhead

Google Map Link

Directions: Make your way to Copper Mountain Ski Resort. Take highway 91 5 miles south  towards Leadville Colorado. At about 5 miles, there will be a parking lot on the left (east side) of the road. If you get to a lot at Clinton Gulch, you went too far.



Parking and Vehicles: There is usually plenty of parking but it can get snowed over a bit. I would not recommend anything with 2wd, especially if there has been a recent snowstorm. AWD vehicles will do great.

 

Suggested Essentials for this event:

-Trailhead blanket and chair

-Warm insulative layers (2-3 layers)

-Waterproof/snowproof layers (gloves, boots, pants, jacket)

-Medkit

-2 Liters of water

-Headlamp and backup flashlight or batteries

-Water and snacks

-Hand Warmers

-Micro spikes are highly and extremely recommended, and trekking poles and snowshoes maybe be useful to at least bring in your vehicle depending on conditions and personal needs.

-Sunscreen/Sun Protection

More resources on cold weather hiking by REI:

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/cold-weather-hiking.html

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