Pine River Loop Backpack – Near Durango, CO
Posted: Jul 05 2009 5:50 pm
PINE RIVER LOOP BACKPACK – Near Durango, CO.
When:
Saturday, September 5, 2009 7:00 AM
RSVP until Tuesday, August 25, 2009 7:00 PM
Details: PINE RIVER LOOP BACKPACK – Near Durango, CO
Duration: Thurs – Mon, Sept 3 – 7 (Labor Day W/E)
Leader: Dave Simon david.simon@cox.net
Length: 43 mile loop
Phone: 480-220-8419
Rating: Strenuous Alpine B/P
Elev. Change: 4000’
Meeting time TBD, please contact Dave by phone or email to RSVP for this 5 day backpack
The Pine River Trail begins through a private gate next to Granite Peaks Ranch. Aspens, ponderosa pines, and conifers are in abundance along the trail as you follow the Pine (or Piños) River north. The boundary of the Weminuche Wilderness is 2.7 miles up the trail, and the turnoff to Emerald Lake is at mile 6.3 (Trail #528). The trail continues to ascend, sometimes gradually and sometimes moderately, toward Emerald Lake (mile 10), and continues more steeply to Moon Lake and a spectacular view of Mount Oso at mile 14. Past Emerald Lake there are creek crossings, be prepared as the trail may be muddy as we climb the Lake Creek drainage. The trail forks at mile 19.3 and you continue on the Rock Creek Trail to the north, heading right to continue the loop. We will be hiking steep switchbacks, high tundra, and level terrain as we head down the Flint Creek Trail #527, past Flint Lake, toward the junction with the Pine River Trail #523. Water will be available on the trail, plan on filtering. As with all high-altitude areas, storms can move in rapidly, bringing severe wind, lightning, rain, snow, or hail, please plan accordingly.
The fishing along this loop is world-class - bring your gear!
When:
Saturday, September 5, 2009 7:00 AM
RSVP until Tuesday, August 25, 2009 7:00 PM
Details: PINE RIVER LOOP BACKPACK – Near Durango, CO
Duration: Thurs – Mon, Sept 3 – 7 (Labor Day W/E)
Leader: Dave Simon david.simon@cox.net
Length: 43 mile loop
Phone: 480-220-8419
Rating: Strenuous Alpine B/P
Elev. Change: 4000’
Meeting time TBD, please contact Dave by phone or email to RSVP for this 5 day backpack
The Pine River Trail begins through a private gate next to Granite Peaks Ranch. Aspens, ponderosa pines, and conifers are in abundance along the trail as you follow the Pine (or Piños) River north. The boundary of the Weminuche Wilderness is 2.7 miles up the trail, and the turnoff to Emerald Lake is at mile 6.3 (Trail #528). The trail continues to ascend, sometimes gradually and sometimes moderately, toward Emerald Lake (mile 10), and continues more steeply to Moon Lake and a spectacular view of Mount Oso at mile 14. Past Emerald Lake there are creek crossings, be prepared as the trail may be muddy as we climb the Lake Creek drainage. The trail forks at mile 19.3 and you continue on the Rock Creek Trail to the north, heading right to continue the loop. We will be hiking steep switchbacks, high tundra, and level terrain as we head down the Flint Creek Trail #527, past Flint Lake, toward the junction with the Pine River Trail #523. Water will be available on the trail, plan on filtering. As with all high-altitude areas, storms can move in rapidly, bringing severe wind, lightning, rain, snow, or hail, please plan accordingly.
The fishing along this loop is world-class - bring your gear!
