Four Pass Loop, Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness, White River NF, CO

Dates

Jul 26th - Aug 1st 2009

Service Project

Trail Maintenance

Free Days

Hiking, fishing, photography, wildlife & wildflower viewing; a Rocky Mountain High!

Accommodations

Backpack camping

Trip Rating

Strenuous : High altitude, 5-mile backpack, digging, shoveling, raking. Pack animal supported.

Leaders

Brian Bone
Jennifer Walker

Equipment

Our project is trail work on one of the premier wilderness loop trails in the Rocky Mountains! The Four Pass Loop is a route that goes over four mountain passes, all over 12,000-ft., in this popular wilderness. The variety of terrain encompasses scenic forests, summer wildflowers, challenging river crossings, and spectacular views of the numerous peaks of the Elk Mountain Range.

We’ll work on the section of trail from West Maroon Pass toward Frigid Air Pass. Our camp will be at about 11,400-feet. We’ll have pack support for the tools and food/commissary equipment. On our day off, you’ll have an opportunity to explore the area, swim in a high mountain lake, climb a nearby peak or just kick back and soak up the wilderness surroundings. This trip is suitable for beginners to service trips who are in great shape to work at high altitudes.