When this blog went live July 18th, a challenge was established to hike 100 miles between August 2 and next May 12th. It was a conservative challenge due to the fact that I had a knee replaced in January. Along the way we told you there would be "Milestone" hikes to celebrate meeting or passing a segment of the goal. The first milestone hike was cancelled because my truck needed work, although we completed over 45 miles at the time. The knee was doing well.
The next milestone hike is planned for Tuesday, November 1st. We will do the Sandbeach Lake Trail starting at the Wild Basin Entrance Station of RMNP. Meet time is 9 a.m. at the Entrance Station/Trailhead (TH). Look up Sandbeach Lake Trail, then go to the protrails.com site for details on this hike and directions to the TH. Those who live locally around Denver, can meet me at the Aurora Center for Active Adults (6th Ave. and Del Mar Circle) at 7:30 for carpooling.
This is an 8.6 mi., out and back hike, with moderate difficulty. Pack a lunch, water, gloves, skull cap, rain gear, and a thin extra fleece. We will do this hike regardless of the weather. I plan on throwing my snowshoes and Winter clothes in the truck just in case.
"The Hiker" would like to know the names and number of people who plan on joining him. Please email your name and number of people in your group. We will take a max. of ten people on this hike. So the first 10 who contact me will go. Send information to: thecohiker2011@gmail.com
The Entrance Station will likely be closed for the season so if you have a Senior Pass bring it but you may not need it. See you at the Wild Basin TH.
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