Rocky Mountain National Park - Tonahutu Trailhead to Longs Peak Trailhead - August 14, 2010 - Member Trip Report

Hike Name:	Rocky Mountain National Park - Tonahutu Trailhead to Longs Peak Trailhead
Country:	United States
State:	Colorado
Trip Rating:
Trip Date:	August 14, 2010
Duration:	1 day
Trail Conditions:	Excellent
Trail Traffic:	Light
Trip Weather:	Partly Sunny
Trip Winds:	Moderate
Trip Precipitation:	None
Trip Temperature:	High: Below 0, Low: Below 0 degrees Fahrenheit
Trip Report:	Day three consists mostly of an uneventful climb up to Boulderfield, the third and last backcountry campsite, situated at elevation 12,760 feet. However, shortly after making a turn to the south in the early part of the day, Longs Peak inconspicuously slips into view, almost sinister like, and looms there for the remainder of the day as a menacing foreshadow of the following day’s quest. Boulderfield is a unique campsite located above timberline in rocky terrain. It contains a number of waist-high rock rings in which overnight camps are to be established. There are two privies, and water is available at the campsite from Boulder Brook, which runs a couple feet below and in between the boulders. Third Day Starting Elevation = 10,200 feet Ending Elevation = 12,760 feet High Point Elevation = 12,760 feet Total Distance = 4.8 miles

Recommended