Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Bus leaves ACAA at 7:00 a.m. sharp.
(new time for balance of the year)
The trails and destinations selected for the group this year have been both exciting and challenging. If you know anything about this area, you know it's scenic, colorful, and rugged.
We will be traveling to Breckenridge, and the Mohawk Lake Trail/TH (10,350' el.). Temperatures are expected to be considerably cooler compared to the city. Plus there will be close to 100% canopy on this hike. You might consider packing a light fleece or outer shell for the morning.
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| Lower Mohawk Lake |
Elevation gain of 1,750'. Mileage = 6 mi. RT to lower Mohawk Lake (11,800' el.), 6.8 mi. RT to upper Mohawk Lake (12,100' el.). The falls spill from lower Mohawk Lake.
Trail climbs steadily at first, then gets steeper as we near the lakes. Expect to see lots of wildflowers, and exceptional views. The payoff will be the falls. My last time here was in July 2009. An excerpt from my journal reads: "The roar of the falls can be heard above the wind in the trees. We are close to treeline. The slopes are loaded with wildflowers. Continental Falls is roaring in front of me. I find a spot at waters edge for lunch. I'm thinking, It can't get any better than this."
See you on Tuesday.
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