Saturday, September 5th, 2009
Chief Mountain Hike
Clear Creek County, Colorado
Join GLS on Saturday, September 5 for an invigorating hike up Chief Mountain near Mt. Evans. This hike allows you to get some hiking in and be back early enough for other activities of the day. The trail climbs steadily through forest, meadow, and tundra to the rocky summit at 11,709 feet, The last stretch of the trail offers an overlook of the Bear Creek Basin, including Mt. Evans, Mt. Goliath, and Rogers and Roslin Peaks. The hike is three miles round trip, elevation gain is 1,000 feet. Because the trail ascends 1,000 feet in only 1.5 miles, the rating is moderate. Bring water, lunch and snacks, warm layers, rain jacket, sun screen. A hiking pole is helpful for the descent. Remember that it can get windy at the top. If you would like to join, contact Sue at slknight625@msn.com. Leave a phone number to get on the list. Limited to 12 hikers.
Sunday, September 6th, 2009
Black Lake Hike
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Join GLS for a classic hike to Black Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Black Lake, at 10,620 feet, nestles in a dramatic bowl. Towering above are the Spearhead, McHenry's Peak, the Keyboard of the Winds, and Long's Peak. The lake's stark and somber setting lies in contrast to the verdant forests and lakes below and skein of water ways en route - Mills Lake, Jewel Lake, Glacier Creek, and Ribbon Falls. This hike is rated moderate for its 9.4 miles total distance and 1390 feet of elevation gain. Please bring clothing layers, sun protection, water, snacks, and lunch. To sign up, contact Phil at bringyour4k@msn.com or Elaine at ejfut@msn.com. Please provide a phone number when requesting a spot on the roster.
Monday, September 7th, 2009 (Labor Day)
Tour of the Trees in Fairmount Cemetery
Denver, Colorado
Fairmount Cemetery in east Denver is a grand place to hang out. It is full of great statuary and history, beautiful gardens, magnificent trees, and quiet space. It’s a good place for a walk or a bike detour. The group will meet there in the morning to walk the “Trail of Trees”, following a guidebook and its descriptions, and encountering a variety of huge oak trees, a Kentucky coffeetree, a sycamore, some maples, a yellow buckeye and many more.Bring your tree books and camera. Following,
the group will join for breakfast/lunch at a nearby restaurant. Email Tom at: tarrison@usa.net or call 303-832-3430.
