Miller Rock - first trail of the season
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First
trail ride for the season. It has been a low snow season. While this
trail is open all year (no gate) snow on the trail is the effective
closure of it. Will we have snow in the typical spot to keep us out? Clockwise loop. |
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In
at the Raymond trailhead then straight to the main obstacle. All of us
agreed to give it a go (solid success) and we went across the creek. On
the way back from the east side trails we went straight to Miller Rock
and all of us scampered to the top. From there we headed out and to the
air-up/down spot. All of us separated and I headed north on the
Peak-to-Peak highway to Glen Haven. Are they open? Will they have
cinnamon rolls in stock this late in the day? |
| Temps were to be high 80's and maybe touched 90. I left wearing a winter coat. It was quickly removed with the windows being zipped open for the rest of the day. |
| Name |
Miles |
Elapsed
Time |
Speed Average |
Speed Maximum |
| Full Day |
94.7 |
8h 14m |
12 mph |
67 mph |
| Trail only |
6.5 |
3h 38m |
2 mph |
11 mph |
| One of the trails on the east side of the creek |
| The east side offers a few nice views |
| Back to the creek crossing to the west side trails |
| Max's friends who joined for the day |
| View to the southwest from atop Miller Rock |
| The
trail ride has concluded and I'm driving north on the Peak-to-Peak
highway to see if the General Store at Glen Haven is open for the
season. We're passing Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock. |
| Longs Peak (center) |
| Close to Estes Park - the mountains on the north/northwest edge of town. |
| A Rocky Mountain Roadblock |
| The
General Store is open! (second weekend for this season) They had
enough cinnamon rolls for a box to pass out to the neighbors. I saw a
"cinnamon roll and chili" sign so I went for it (good chili). They have
cobbler, fudge, and a host of sandwiches. All are worthy of a visit. |
