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CO: Ugly Christmas Sweater Hike!

December 4, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm MST
Hessie Trailhead , CO, United States
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About This Event

Put on your ugliest holiday sweater and join us for a day trip in the Indian Peaks Wilderness! Located just outside of the mountain town of Eldora, this is considered a moderate hike with a good incline and views of King Lake and Lost Lake.

At Lost Lake we’ll celebrate the season with some festive cocktails while enjoying the views of the Rockies!

 

TRAIL RATING: Moderate (830 feet of elevation gain)

LENGTH: 4 miles RT

CARPOOLING: Watch for an email from colorado.whs@gmail.com about 5-7 days before the event for coordination.

ALLTRAILS LINK: Lost Lake via Hessie Trail

GEAR:

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Proper clothing / layers for winter weather and hiking conditions
  • Proper footwear
  • Micro spikes (depending on conditions)
  • Water and trail snacks
  • Something lightweight to sit on while we stop to eat and drink (i.e., a backpacking chair, rain jacket, plastic bag, etc.)
  • Hiking poles (optional but recommended)

 

Your four-legged friends are welcome on this hike.

 

Happy Hour Beverage (recommended for event): Holiday Punch!

ALCOHOL NOT INCLUDED

12

Date / Time

  • December 4, 2023 - December 4, 2023
  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm MST

Organizer

WHS Ambassador Tara McElhinney

Venue

Hessie Trailhead , CO, United States
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