I would like to lead hikes, scrambles, and possibly climbs with the CMC once a month, as a volunteer. In order to be a trip leader with the CMC, I must be a Leader in Training (LIT) for a couple of hikes. This is my first LIT. I spent a lot of time organizing travel plans and researching the route. I really wanted everybody to have a safe and fun day!
We organized two groups of folks; Team Uphill and Team Downhill.
TU was comprised of Karen, Sharon, Brenda, Donna, and their Leader, the token Male, Tom.
TD featured Kelly, Linda, Georgia, and yours truly!
The plan was for each team to start at opposite ends of CO Trail Segment 2 and meet in the middle for lunch. We would then continue down the trail and meet up back in Conifer.
Team Downhill at Little Scraggy Creek Trail Head at 8:30 am
CO Trail Signage is all over the place. It’s nice because you know you’re on track!
View of Pike’s Peak 1 hour from Little Scraggy Trail Head (at 9:30am). Beauty, eh!
Burn Area – Devastating!
Georgia & Linda Enjoying the View of Rosalie & Snowy Rockies
Kelly Having a Nice Time on CO Trail
Bouldering on CO Trail Pollengrain! Fun!
Wildflower – Pasque
Unidentified Wildflower
Georgia & Linda Leading Team Downhill
Kelly Rocked Segment 2 of CO Trail!
Team Uphill & Downhill Converge at 11am – How Perfect!
Karen & the Rest of Team Uphill Charges off After Lunch – Fast Hikers!
Potential Climbing Area – 2 miles from Platte River?
Georgia & Linda Meeting a Through Hiker on CO Trail. He had a HUGE Load, while his girlfriend had a small daypack. Such is youth and love!
The Noddle Heads – Supposed Climbing Crags?
Quarry & Devastated Fire Burn Area on CO Trail
Linda Descending Final Switchback to the Platte River
We Made It! What a great day we had on CO Trail. Super fun.
Tags: CMC, CO Trail, Leader In Training, Segment 2