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Location: This hike will meet at the Colorado River Trailhead on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. This trailhead is located approximately 9 miles from the RMNP Grand Lake entrance station and is directly off Trail Ridge Road. Time: Course Description: Visit a former mining town within Rocky Mountain National Park as participants hike along a pleasant trail through open meadows and mixed pine forests. Participants will have the opportunity to view the headwaters of the Colorado River along with several historical sites including Shipler Cabin, Shipler Mine, and the site of Lulu City. Both cultural and natural history will be emphasized on this moderate all day hike. Course Level: IV Moderate hike of more than five miles per day with less than 1,000 ft. of elevation gain Roundtrip mileage: 7.4 Elevation gain: 350 ft. Maximum elevation reached: 9,010 ft. Brief Instructor Biography (additional information available at www.rmna.org): Jeff worked as a park naturalist for the National Park Service from 1977 to 2009. His special area of interest is birds. He is a Expectations: Professional conduct will be expected from participants at all times. Individual ideas will be respected. Except during course breaks, cellular phones, pagers, and personal entertainment devices are strictly prohibited in the classroom and during field sessions. Tentative Course Schedule: What to Bring: · Sack lunch, snacks, energy bars, Water · Binocular · Wear comfortable, layered clothing. · Small notebook; pen or pencil · Camera (optional) · Whistle Remember to Bring the 10 Essentials: Raingear Map and compass Flashlight or headlamp Sunglasses and sunscreen Candles Matches or other fire starter Pocketknife First-aid kit Extra layers of clothing Sack lunch, snacks, and water Note: Rocky Mountain Field Seminars recommends that participants for all courses dress in layers and wear comfortable, sturdy hiking boots/shoes. Participants should be prepared for sudden changes in temperature and weather conditions.
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