23.5 Miles
Lollipop Loop
Moderate
4,400 ft.
11,900ft.
Near the top at Georgia Pass, split right/east for the West Jefferson Trail, and take this back down to make a loop. You’ll follow the Jefferson Creek back down to the Colorado Trail and then continue back out to Kenosha Pass parking area.
The West Jefferson Trail is more rocky and rooted than the Colorado Trail.
Before you hit the trail, knowing how to interact with other people and with nature can help make things flow. You’re likely to see somebody else out there or another animal, and knowing how to approach the situation makes for a better day for everybody.
Cairns are bad. Yes. We said it. Stop building cairns. They are rarely ever useful as a navigational feature. They are a nuisance that harm the trails and the land around them. Let’s open up a deeper dialogue.
Running on trails is a magnificently pure way to experience nature and be one with the landscape. No matter the method of travel though, human
Hydration Vests You’ve gotta haul that gear somehow! Hydration vests are the go-to to carry both water and gear close against your body for ease
Climbing your first mountain or 14er is an exciting and rewarding experience! You’ll get the achievement of seeing the world from above and the feel-goods of the endorphins from the exercise. However, the mountains aren’t a walk in the park, and getting down is mandatory. Some situations require extra caution and a little know how. With a bit of preparation, you’ll be able to get to the summit and back safely.
Whether you are training for a race or simply indulging in all the wilderness has to offer, there are a variety of factors, some constant, and some changing, that are likely to have an impact on your journey. Knowing these factors can help ensure your safety and get you back to the trailhead safely.
WRITTEN BY COACHES WHO RUN THEM TOO!
