Upcoming Events
beartracks orange hawkweed PROJECT - august 5, 2017
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We will be treating Orange Hawkweed off-trail from the Beartracks trail. Volunteers are needed for being spotters
and carrying gear.
Location:
The project site is about 2.5 miles in from the trail head with a decent vertical gain to the work site. Meeting Location(s): You can either meet at Lakeshore Cafe in Evergreen (29011 Upper Bear Creek Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439) for breakfast at 7 AM or at the Camp Rock trail head at 9 AM. Directions to Camp Rock: From Evergreen, take Upper Bear Creek Road past Evergreen Lake. Keep right at Yankee Creek Rd, still on Upper
Bear Creek Road. Follow the sign to Mt. Evans State Wildlife Area. Upon entering the State Wildlife Area,
it becomes a dirt road, it is 5 miles to the end which is Camp Rock Campground and Trailhead.
What you'll need:
Lunch, water, gloves, rain gear, Personal first aid kit.....All the stuff you take on a day hike. RSVP - Alan alan@fomelc.org
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Trail Information
Mt Evans Wilderness
The Mt. Evans Wilderness descends from its 14,264’ peak through alpine tundra and coniferous forests and lakes. The closest Wilderness area to any metropolitan area, Mt Evans Wilderness offers an extraordinary escape from the Denver area. | View Trails
Lost Creek Wilderness
A land of fascinating rounded granite domes and knobs, split boulders, rare granite arches, and tree-lined mountain parks, the Lost Creek Wilderness range from 8,000 feet to 12,400 feet and offers stunning vistas of surrounding peaks. | View Trails
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The 2017 season is underway - get involved!
Hard to believe that summer is right around the corner - and you know what that means - it is time to hike and maintain our Wilderness! Spring Training is set for the weekend of May 13-14 and is always a great way to brush up on your skills if you have been around and is required training if you are new. Check our event calendar for many opportunities and ask how you can get more involved and make a commitment to protect YOUR Wilderness!