Mt. Elbert or Massive for dogs first?

Dogs, dogs and even some cats
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BrecksMom
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Mt. Elbert or Massive for dogs first?

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Hi! I am curious which would be a good first 14er for my dog? He is an 8 year old German Shorthair and does a lot of shorter hikes with me. We live in Aspen so I am thinking Elbert or Massive.

Thanks!!
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Re: Mt. Elbert or Massive for dogs first?

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Standard Mt Elbert trails. The shorter Massive trail is steeper and more rocky. The longer trail may be long for a first dog hike..

At this time of year bring lots of extra water for your dog. The snow melt streams are probably dry.
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peter303 wrote:Standard Mt Elbert trails. The shorter Massive trail is steeper and more rocky. The longer trail may be long for a first dog hike..

At this time of year bring lots of extra water for your dog. The snow melt streams are probably dry.

Thank you!
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Re: Mt. Elbert or Massive for dogs first?

Post by gzrrnnr »

Please check the signs at the Elbert TH - your dog needs to be on a leash on the trail. Thanks!
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