Hello All Souls Hikers!
We are offering a short, relaxed city hike along Shooks Run on Monday, October 26th.
We will walk about 1-2 miles south with an option to turn around at 1 mile or head further south for a coffee/snack before returning to our cars. Please join us if you can.
Pat
TRAILHEAD/DIRECTIONS: Parking lot on the northeast corner of N El Paso St & E Yampa St intersection. This lot is located 2 blocks south of Uintah St, south of the School District 11 Administration Building, and on east side of E Yampa St directly across the street from North Middle School. You can locate and get directions to the N El Paso St & E Yampa St intersection either by searching that intersection name OR by searching the map coordinates for the parking lot 38.8476223, -104.8123139 using either Google Maps or Apple Maps.
HIKE START TIME: 9:00 AM Please arrive at the Trailhead 10 minutes before the hike time.
HIKE LENGTH: about 2-3.5 miles depending on the group turnaround choice.
ELEVATION GAIN: about 200 ft. This hike is fairly flat.
ALTITUDE - HIGHEST: about 6,000 ft
TRAIL DIFFICULTY RANGE: Easy
HIKE LEADER: Pat Zeddies
Email: patzeddies@gmail.com text/phone: 651-748-4989
Contact the hike leader if you would like to go on this hike. Please include your cell phone number for any last minute changes and an emergency contact if possible.
HIKE DESCRIPTION:
This flat easy city hike is paved, and 5 feet wide - no mud! We will set a leisurely pace. It is a wonderful exploration of the near east side of Colorado Springs. It is a wide trail, so socializing with other hikers and sharing the trail with bicycles should be no problem. Most of the hike weaves through the neighborhoods and park areas that provide an interesting view of an early Colorado Springs neighborhood. We will walk about 3-3.5 miles, with an opportunity to shorten the hike with a turnaround at 1 mile. Along the trail, there are several park areas with benches for rest. Halfway, we will have an option for a coffee or lunch/snack before returning to our cars.
TRAIL CONDITION: Good, paved, wide.
WEATHER: Check an up-to-date weather forecast for the hike area before the hike and dress appropriately.
HIKER PREPARATION/EQUIPMENT: Bring adequate water. Bring a hat and other sun protection as well as rain gear if rain is forecast. Clothing layers for expected temperature range and wind usually work best.
RESTROOMS: None on the trail. Restrooms available at a coffee shop stop.
DOGS: Yes, on leash. Owners must clean up after them.
Dogs at a coffee stop require an outdoor patio to be included.