Name: S̶k̶y̶w̶a̶r̶d̶ ̶B̶o̶u̶n̶d̶: Oops, Ouzel Lake instead! (9.9 miles)
Start: 2024-09-28T05:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-09-28T15:00:00-06:00

N̶o̶t̶ ̶m̶u̶c̶h̶ ̶n̶e̶e̶d̶s̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶b̶e̶ ̶s̶a̶i̶d̶ ̶a̶b̶o̶u̶t̶ ̶S̶k̶y̶ ̶P̶o̶n̶d̶;̶ ̶i̶t̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶m̶o̶s̶t̶ ̶i̶c̶o̶n̶i̶c̶ ̶h̶i̶k̶e̶s̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶a̶l̶l̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶R̶o̶c̶k̶y̶ ̶M̶o̶u̶n̶t̶a̶i̶n̶.̶ ̶R̶e̶a̶d̶y̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶c̶r̶o̶s̶s̶ ̶i̶t̶ ̶o̶f̶f̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶r̶ ̶l̶i̶s̶t̶?̶

Oops, Bear Lake Rd needs a special permit starting at 5 am, so unless we get there *really* early ...

Instead, we're going to check out Ouzel Lake! It's a bit of a longer one, with an increase of difficulty at the end, but should be beautiful. And we might even see some changing leaves!

We will be leaving early to avoid having to pay for timed entry, but more importantly, so we can get a space in the parking lot because it gets crazy even at 7 am. Carpooling is highly recommended!

**Itinerary:**

* Arriving at carpool at **5 am**
* Leaving carpool at **5:10 am**
* Arriving at trailhead at **7 am**
* Complete hike at **12 pm**

**Distance:** 9.9 miles
**Elevation:** 1709 feet
**Time to Complete:** 5 hours
**AllTrails:** [Trail Map](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/ouzel-lake-trail)

**Carpooling:**
We will be carpooling at the **Westminster Park n Ride**. We will be leaving promptly at **5:10 am**. If you are running late, leave a message on the event or text the organizer. It is at the organizer's discretion to wait for you or not. Communicate if you are going to be meeting the group at the trailhead. For those carpooling, please help support your driver with some cash or a Venmo.

**Gear:**
Here are our gear recommendations:

* Hiking shoes: Yes
* Water: Yes
* Snacks: Yes
* Lunch: Optional
* Sunscreen: Yes

**Safety:**
We want you to be safe on this hike. That being said, we are not professional guides and are not responsible for your level of preparedness. The event organizer, at their discretion, has the right to turn away any members who are being unsafe to themselves or others.

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