Date of hike:    August 17, 2024  
Meeting time:   7:25am  

Join Ed Robb and Stephanie Lenkey for a special adventure to celebrate the Summer Get Out and Natur-ize hiking series. We'll drive to the parking lot at the top of Mt. Blue Sky then hike the remaining 1/8 mile, 70' elevation, to the actual top of Mt. Blue Sky, 14,177', to enjoy the breath-taking views, celebrate our accomplishments this summer, maybe see some Rocky Mountain goats. Then we'll drive down to Summit Lake and walk 1/4 mile, 50' elevation, to look out at Chicago Lakes, enjoy Summit Lake, and maybe see some bighorn sheep. Finally, on the way down we'll stop at the Mt. Goliath Natural Area, if parking is available, and walk the 1/2 mile, 50' elevation, nature trail to see bristlecone pines, some of the oldest living things on Earth, even older than Ed!

Because we have to get timed entry permits, we'll need to carpool and limit the number of participants to 15, and we'll need your commitment to participate if you sign up. There will be a wait list so if there is enough interest we'll raise the limit.

As always, Live By Living day hikes are open to all cancer survivors and their caregivers.  Regardless of whether you are currently in or out of treatment, we'd love to have you join us.  If you're uncertain whether you are physically up for a hike, please call us at 303-808-2339, and we can help you decide.

HIKE LEADER’S CELL PHONE NUMBER (PLEASE CALL/TEXT IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR ARE RUNNING LATE): Ed Robb, 303-810-1718, Stephanie Lenkey, 301-641-2268      
 
MEETING PLACE: Wooly Mammoth P&R. (approximately 18560 US-40).
ColoradoTake I70 west to the first exit past C470. This is the exit to Red Rocks. After making the exit you will want to be in the middle lane to turn right onto CO93.  After turning right on CO93, immediately turn left onto US40, staying in the left lane. Follow US40 south and take the second left turn into the park & ride. Meet us in section CC, at the south. Enter the following string into the destination in Google Maps to get to where we are meeting.

MQWV+X2P Golden, Colorado

We plan to leave Wooly at 7:30a so be sure to be there early enough to transfer to a carpool.

Look at Goggle Maps ahead of time so you are familiar with how to get to Wooly Mammoth.

TOILETS AT TRAILHEAD? Yes
DIFFICULTY: EASY
DISTANCE:      1.5 miles    
ELEVATION GAIN:     120' between all three stops
HIGHEST POINT: 14,177'
Dogs OK? NO

Be sure to bring:
1.    Appropriate clothing for the weather.
2.    Water
3.    Trail snacks/lunch
4.    Sunscreen/sunwear/lip balm/sunglasses

To sign up for this hike, please click on the green RSVP button at the top right and fill out the form.  

See you at the trailhead!