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Arapahoe Pass and Lake Dorothy Trail

Central, CO

Arapahoe Pass and Lake Dorothy Trail

Central, CO

Hiking		Aug 10 2013
		big_load • Triplogs 124

Hiking	6.30 Miles	1,950 AEG

Hiking	6.30 Miles	6 Hrs	1.58 mph
	1,950 ft AEG	2 Hrs Break

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It was a beautiful and surprisingly uncrowded day on this normally extremely popular dayhike. The Fourth of July mine ruins aren't much to see, but the wildflowers are still good for this late in the season and the view from Arapahoe Pass is gorgeous. We enjoyed a long break on the shores of Lake Dorothy before heading back down, so that trip time includes two hours of lounging. Despite nearly 2 kfeet elevation gain, this is a nice, gradual, undemanding trail. It also has some interesting geology.

A note on access:
The road turns pretty bad a little past Eldora, and there's so much congestion at the nearby Hessie TH that a shuttle bus now runs between there and Nederland. The Fourth of July TH (where this hike starts) is a little past there, up a couple miles of dreadfully rocky and rutted road.

Flora

Flora [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Elephant Head Rose Crown Western Bistort Whitish Gentian Yellow Monkey Flower

Culture

Culture [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Mining Equipment

Named place

Named place [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Arapaho Pass Caribou Lake Fourth of July Mine Lake Dorothy Middle Boulder Creek

Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Elephant Heads, Sickle-top Lousewort, Rose Crown, Alpine Gentian, Monkshood

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average hiking speed 1.58 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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