Social Hike: Bear Creek to Panorama Point
Saturday, November 21st at 9:15 am – 2:15 pm
Make some room before the holiday week for fresh air and time together. Register to join us for a day along the creek and up to the views.
Join 2ndSummit for a late-fall outing from Lair o’ the Bear Park to Panorama Point. The route begins along Bear Creek before climbing through the forest to a mountain-view overlook. We’ll take a conversational pace, with breaks to enjoy the scenery and refuel. This is the longer of our two November hikes, so come prepared for a full morning and early afternoon outdoors.
Good to Know
Event Duration
5 hrs
Fitness Level
Moderate
Additional Information
Hike Details
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Arrival: 9:15 AM for introductions and preparation.
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Hike starts: 9:30 AM Mountain Standard Time.
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Planning estimate: Approximately 4 hours, including breaks; allow up to 5 hours if conditions or the group’s pace require it.
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Expected finish: Around 1:30 PM, with a planning allowance through 2:30 PM; not a guaranteed return time.
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Distance: Approximately 6.5 miles round trip, rounded for planning from the route’s published 10.3 km (about 6.4 miles).
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Elevation gain: Approximately 1,100 feet.
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Difficulty: Moderate, with a longer overall distance and a sustained climb toward the overlook.
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Trail preview: Bear Creek Trail to Panorama Point on AllTrails (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/bear-creek-trail-to-panorama-point)
What to Bring
Please bring water, a substantial snack or packed lunch, sturdy hiking footwear, warm layers, a wind- and weather-resistant outer layer, a hat, and gloves. We recommend microspikes or similar hiking traction devices and trekking poles; bring a small headlamp as a backup.
Weather and Trail Conditions
We plan to hike in cold weather and light precipitation, so please dress for the forecast. Microspikes and trekking poles are recommended. Our Ambassadors may shorten, change, or cancel the outing if road, trail, or weather conditions make it unsafe for the group. Registered hikers will receive a conditions update before the hike.
Where
Lair o’ the Bear Park
22550 CO-74, Idledale, CO 80453, USA
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As co-founder of 2ndSummit, I enjoy doing all kinds of new things with interesting people. I'm married, with three grown kids, several dogs, and a cat who considers us staff. I’m into hiking, music, science and nature, staying fit, socializing, and enjoying good food and drink.