Name: Post Black Friday Hike to Arthur's Rock /West Ridge Trail
Start: 2024-12-01T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-12-01T13:00:00-07:00

Hike Overview

Join us as we take a fun hike to the top of Arthur's Rock to protest Black Friday in the best way. The payoff at the top is a great view of the Front Range and overlooking Fort Collins.

Hike Details
**Option 1**
The Arthurs Rock out and back trail. The views from the top are fantastic. We will break at the summit to cheer in the new year and share some snacks. That would be about 3.1 miles total and 1100ft vertical. Varied terrain with some switchbacks with nice views of the foothills and Horsetooth Res .
**Option 2**
We will proceed to Arthurs Rock to join the group at the Summit and then on to WEST RIDGE trail with a total distance of 7.2 miles and 1,780 vertical. Fantastic views of Rocky and the Mummy Range are high points on this hike. Classify as upper Intermediate hike for elevation gain.
Trail conditions will be posted when the date draws nearer. Dogs are allowed!

Unless you have an annual State Park pass, there is a fee of $10 per vehicle to enter Lory State Park. If you have State Park pass for your car, no fees are required.

Trail Conditions are currently dry, but expect icy spots in the shady area so **pack your traction devices**. Weather changes are always possible this time of year. Current forecast is for a cool day with high temperatures in the mid 40’s. Check back later in the week for weather related updates.

After the hike we can gather in Ft. Collins and grab a bit of grub, if desired. Location TBD.

Carpooling

There will be carpooling from the North College Subway shop at 9:30am Meet there a few minutes before 9:30 and be ready to go at the Arthur’s Rock trail head.

Questions? Feel free to email, text or call. Gary: 970-219-9821

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