Front Range trailrun - Fall Color suggestions?
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YonderMountain
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Front Range trailrun - Fall Color suggestions?
Looking for 8 - 12 mile run in the aspens for later this week. Was thinking Abyss trail (not the full 18 mile RT) but from what I have read it doesn't appear to be runnable? looking for something in the IPW / Mount Evans Wilderness / Kenosha pass areas. Under 2k vertical would be ideal. Thank you!!
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joelsteidl
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Re: Front Range trailrun - Fall Color suggestions?
Here are a couple options.
Have fun!
- Buffalo Mountain Loop - This is near the Gore Range / Silverthorne. http://www.trailrunproject.com/trail/7002479" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (I clocked it at around 13 miles - 3k vert)
- Bergen Peak - Not exactly in your desired area, but the aspens have started turning in Evergreen. http://www.trailrunproject.com/trail/70 ... peak-trail" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; https://www.strava.com/activities/397045899" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (11 miles - 2k vert)
- Arapahoe Pass Trail - IPW http://www.trailrunproject.com/trail/70 ... pass-trail" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (11.8mi - 2k vert)
Have fun!
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YonderMountain
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Re: Front Range trailrun - Fall Color suggestions?
Thank you Joel for the suggestions and linking Trail Run Project! I had no idea about that website but it looks great for CO trailrunners.
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madbuck
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Re: Front Range trailrun - Fall Color suggestions?
Not sure about which trees are peaking, where, but
Hell's Hole clocks in around 9M roundtrip and just under 2k gain.
Saw good pics from a friend on the Ben Tyler trail last weekend (could do an out-and-back to suit your needs, but might be on the edge for your desired elevation gain)
Either side of Kenosha pass should be good, with the west side being steeper of course...sounds like you might be able to hit a weekday which would be nicer.
Have a good run!
Hell's Hole clocks in around 9M roundtrip and just under 2k gain.
Saw good pics from a friend on the Ben Tyler trail last weekend (could do an out-and-back to suit your needs, but might be on the edge for your desired elevation gain)
Either side of Kenosha pass should be good, with the west side being steeper of course...sounds like you might be able to hit a weekday which would be nicer.
Have a good run!
