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The hike to Ouzel Falls will begin at the Allenspark Trailhead near Allenspark CO. We will enter RMNP on foot. (but won't have to pay an entrance fee).
TRAILHEAD: Take U.S. 36 to Lyons. Turn left on hwy 7. At the Y intersection in Lyons, turn left toward Allens Park. Travel 18.5 miles turn left on Business Route 7/Allens Park. Do not take the first Business Route 7 into Ferncliffe. At 0.1 mile turn right on County Road 90 (just before the post office. Travel 1.5 miles to a fork in the road. Remain on the main road. At 1.5 miles take the right fork. Travel 0.1 miles to the trailhead, on the right. I will email a map to the trailhead to all attendees before the day of the hike.
This hike offers several attractions along the way, including Copeland Falls and Calypso Cascades.
For a detailed description of this trail visit the webite below:
http://www.rockymountainhikingtrails.com/ouzel-falls.htm
Length of HIke: 8.75 miles
Trailhead Elevation: 8500 Feet
Total Elevation Gain: 870 Feet
Highest Elevation: 9370 Feet
Trail Difficulty Rating: 7 - 8: moderate to strenuous based on the length.
Please plan to carpool.
DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED THIS HIKE. RMNP RULES. :-(
CARPOOL MEETUP LOCATION : We will meet at the Westminster Park Ride, located at the intersection of US 36 and Sheridan Blvd. We will be on the EAST (right) side of US 36.
We will leave Westminster at 6:00 A.M. and travel to Allenspark.
If you will be meeting us at the trailhead, please send me an email ([masked]). The begin time for the hike is 8 a.m. If everyone is at the trailhead earlier and ready to hike, we will hit the trail.
***By signing up for this hike you agree you are able to hike a moderate trail for almost 9 miles round trip. You are responsible for providing your own hydration, nutrition and essential hiking gear.***
We will plan to have a late lunch and will announce a location before the day of the hike.
I'll see everyone the morning of the hike!
There will be a second carpool location at Lodo's parking lot (on the south west corner of Quebec and C-470) at 5:45am for people coming from the south. Ken and I will help organize carpools at this location.
The address for Lodo's is:
8545 St. Quebec St
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
September 20
I am upset I didn't see the Ouzel Fall but thank you for sharing pictures!! Great company and great hike...
September 20
I have unexpected out of town guest and will not be able to make this great hike. Missing it already
September 19
I was really looking forward to this hike and meeting all of you, but my son needs my help Saturday, so have to pass. Till next time.
September 18
Just a reminder that Dogs are no allowed on the trails in Rocky Mountain National Park. Sorry.. They have to stay in Denver for this outing.
September 16
Really like to go, but I work on Saturdays. Will have to go another time. Everyone have a great time.
September 13
As it turns out I cannot attend this hike after all. I will be at a wedding in Wisconsin.
August 10
I'm putting myself on the list with the hope that I can go. Saturday work schedule may crush my plans though.
I definitely would like to carpool. Can someone let me know if I hitch a ride?
July 28
For those of you who asked - the hike is 5.4 miles, according to the link posted above.
July 13
I'd like to do this hike, but I'm a slower hiker. Is there anyone else that hikes slower that I can hike with? Don't want to slow everyone up or be left behind.
July 13
Karen, Petia is right. Ken always remains at the end of the group so no one is left behind.
July 13
Adrian, good to hear there is another slow hiker. I 'll definitely look for you that day!
July 13
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This is one of my fav hikes but something else came up. I hope you do it again......BUT I will be there tomorrow :0)