3 Miles
Single Loop
Difficult
2,250 ft.
8,700ft.
When you reach the top, the most practical way down is to take the Barr Trail, which is joined to your left. Going down the incline can be dangerous with the uneven steps and crowds of people coming up. The Barr Trail will gently wind you back down a buffered trail. Total milage on the loop is about 3 miles.
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!
