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Interpretive Hike: Clear Creek South Lateral Moraine

 09/25/2021  |  07:45 AM - 01:15 PM
  Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area  |  Registration Required

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See linked document for full description of this hike. Hike description: The Colorado Trail to the south starts at the very south-central edge of the campground and heads south a short distance to a great bridge over Clear Creek and southeast a short distance to a series of easy switchbacks through open forest with aspens for about a quarter-mile. Then, the trail turns southwest and climbs the moraine for about a half-mile in open forest with aspen groves at a modest grade with some steeper short grades and a little switchbacking. At about 0.8 mile we enter denser ponderosa forest and the grade picks up with some switchbacking and some steeper sections for about 0.2 mile. The trail straightens toward the southwest again in the forest and passes under a power line. Soon, closer to the top of the moraine, we enter a last section of switchbacks and steeper slopes for the last 0.4 mile to the top of the moraine., At the top of the moraine, we turn east and proceed to a highpoint area about 0.3 mile to the east. Views become increasingly more beautiful and dramatic on this cross-country section of the climb. Slopes are gentler and grassier through the open forest on the cross-country section and some small downed timber is encountered. We reach a great open place for our lunch stop near the summit of this part of the ridge and have views to the north, east, and west as we look down on Clear Creek Reservoir. We return via the same trail in a very pleasant forest down to the vehicles.

Maximum Participants: 10

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Jennifer R. Crawford
Administrative Assistant III
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

P 719.539.7289 x4707  |  F 719.539.3771
307 W. Sackett Ave, Salida, CO 81201
 

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