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: 5 stars
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

Hiker:

Moondoggy


24,800 points


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