Friday, June 24, 2011 Flattop & hallett Peaks 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM 10 3238 12713 C D Dave G 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 D Scott 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 F F Nancy Forested trail up North St Vrain river past Calypso Cascades & 1978 fire area to falls. Celebration of Wildflowers: YMCA 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 2 100 8000 H G Explore the fabulous flowers of the YMCA with new eyes and with Zelma! Identify plants & wildlife along the Big Thompson River & an ancient glacial moraine. Saturday, June 25, 2011 Lumpy Ridge Circuit 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM 10.8 2970 8789 E D Mike 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 F F Larry Trail past Arch Rocks, The Pool, & Fern Falls to lake reflecting "The Gables" arrete. Button Rock Flower 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM 2.3 282 6960 G G Clyde Join Clyde to see and learn about 30-40 different flowers. Sunday, June 26, 2011 Steep Mountain 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM 3.5 1130 9538 E E Scott See a small mountain in Hallowell Park with a short steep bushwhack to get to the top at the end.
Emerald Lake 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 3.6 713 10080 F F Ritchie Climb smooth trail past Nymph & Dream Lakes to the beautiful lake in Tyndall Gorge. Bible 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 2 600 8600 G E Scott on YMCA grounds to a high-point overlooking great views of Rocky Mountain National Park. Monday, June 27, 2011 Spruce Lake 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9 1515 9670 E E Maggie Trail almost to Fern Lake then to Spruce Lake, below The Gables & Castle Rock MacGregor Falls 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM 6 1600 8350 F F Ritchie 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 F F Nancy 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 F F Scott Loop hike past aspen woods & beaver ponds to Cub Lake, The Pool, & Arch Rocks. Orienteering on the YMCA 8:15 AM - 11:45 AM 3 100 8100 H H Roy 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 F Come join Zelma, our flower expert on this exciting discovery in Larmer Coutny's "Hermit Park". Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Thatchtop Mountain 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM 8.6 3565 12668 C B Scott 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 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 E F Sarah Wild Basin trail across Olive Ridge & Meadow Mountain to this lovely, woodland, lake.
Lyric Falls 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 8 1820 10160 E F 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 A day exploring the tiny, wonderful flowers of the tundra -- and with Zelma! Identify plants & wildlife along the Big Thompson River & an ancient glacial moraine. Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Ouzel Lake 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 10 1690 10010 E F Larry 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 D C Dave G Bushwhack from the North Longs Pk trail up a rocky fin to the narrow summit, overlooking Mills Lake. Elk Ridge s 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 Walking history of the Lawn Lake Flood of 82. 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM 3 500 9160 G F Ken Cub Lake (from YMCA) 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 11 600 8640 F F Clyde Good trail over the south lateral moraine, past beaver ponds, to a lake covered with lily pads. Celebration of Wildflowers: lands Camp Join Zelma on an exploration of the Montane Ecosystem. 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM 2 300 9200 G F Thursday, June 30, 2011 Thunder Lake 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM 13.2 2420 10574 D F Maggie Wonderful Wild Basin trail, through forests & waterfalls to a historic cabin beside the scenic lake.
Twin Sisters Mountain 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM 7.6 2723 11428 E F Mike 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 G F Richard 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 F E Tom 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 Historic trail up Deer Ridge to accessible summit w/ panoramic views. Celebration of Wildflowers: Wild Basin 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM 4 700 9200 G F Wildflowers 'n wild waters!! Gently explore and hunt for Woodlilly and other woodland wonders Gary's Geology 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 3 400 8400 G G Gary Learn about how the glaciers carved out the mountains. Bible 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM 2 600 8600 G E Dave G on YMCA grounds to a high-point overlooking great views of Rocky Mountain National Park. Friday, July 01, 2011 Black, Blue, & Green Lakes 6:15 AM - 5:15 PM 13.5 2510 11550 C D Scott 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 D C Dave G 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 8160 F F Maggie Profuse flowers along woodland trail up North Fork of the Big Thompson river. Celebration of Wildflowers: YMCA 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 2 100 8000 H G Explore the fabulous flowers of the YMCA with new eyes and with Zelma! Identify plants & wildlife along the Big Thompson River & an ancient glacial moraine.
Estes Lake - Then and Now. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 4.25 100 7550 G G Ken Join Quarter Mile Ken in stepping into the past around Estes Lake.