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Trailblazers: Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Hike
Saturday, July 27, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm MDT
Trailblazers
Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Hike
Saturday, July 27, leave Augustana’s south parking lot at 9 a.m.
This loop trail winds gently through ponderosa pine and Gambel oak forest and across several meadows on the south side of Dawson Butte. Occasionally, you get glimpses of the tops of Pikes Peak and Devils Head, along with the ridge of the Rampart Range to the west. The area is an excellent wildlife habitat with a good diversity of birds.
Rating: Moderate
Distance: 5-mile loop
Elevation: 6,815 to 7,135 feet
Guide: Karen Kisch (303-810-0456 or scottykisch@hotmail.com)
- To reserve your space for the trip, contact the guide listed for the event at phone number at least five days before the event.
- Please arrive ten minutes before departure time to have all gear loaded. Vehicles will car pool and leave at the scheduled time.
- Be prepared! For hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing you should bring water, rain gear, lunch and snacks, layered clothing (the weather can be very different from Denver’s), and appropriate footgear. Sunscreen and a backpack are always necessary. Check with the guide to determine whether the activity is within your personal limits.
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