Will and I were able to coordinate our work schedule to allow for us to take a hike together on Sunday, June 7, 2009. We decided to hike to Lulu City on the Colorado River Trail in RMNP, CO. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.
The question was, where to go? June 7 is normally too early for hiking up anywhere close to timberline. And this year is even snowier than what we have been having lately (supposedly our "drought" has been broken by the amount of precipitation this year). So, I looked for a hike that was somewhat lower in elevation than timberline, but still above the local foothills. I decided on the Colorado Trail system. Specifically, the one that goes up to Lulu City. It's located on the "other side" of RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park). So, we would go over Trailridge Road in addition to hiking. Always an interesting ride.
The question was, where to go? June 7 is normally too early for hiking up anywhere close to timberline. And this year is even snowier than what we have been having lately (supposedly our "drought" has been broken by the amount of precipitation this year). So, I looked for a hike that was somewhat lower in elevation than timberline, but still above the local foothills. I decided on the Colorado Trail system. Specifically, the one that goes up to Lulu City. It's located on the "other side" of RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park). So, we would go over Trailridge Road in addition to hiking. Always an interesting ride.
