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Location: Located on Hwy. 7 across from Lily Lake next to the turnoff for the Baldpate Inn and former Lily Lake Visitor Center. Please meet in the parking lot across Hwy. 7 from Lily Lake. Time: 7:30 AM - Course Description: On this mountain summit hike, participants will have the opportunity to travel through rich subalpine forest as they gaze down upon Estes Park and the surrounding plains communities. Folks will learn about mountain ecology with chances to view wildlife such as pine squirrels, martens, and grouse. Breathtaking views await those who summit and rocky outcroppings offer folks a chance to sit and ponder the vastness of the land below. Course Level: IV Moderate hikes of more than five miles per day with elevation gain of more than 1,000 ft. Mileage: 7.2 Elevation gain: 2,388 ft. Maximum elevation reached: 11,428 ft. Brief Instructor Biography (additional information available at www.rmna.org): Jeff Maugans 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: 4:30 PM Arrive back at vehicles. 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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