Lake Fork Trail hike

Wayne took one group to the top of Lake Fork Trail and I took another group up the trail from the bottom. We cleared trees, brush, made some water bars and picked up all the trash. This was our day to clear and maintain our adopted trail.

We met several hikers and they were appreciative of us clearing the trail for them. It was a great group effort and we thank all of you that participated................

Next Thursday we will try to hike from Silver pass to Railroad pass and then down past the yert to the main road; not sure how far it will be but we will be able to handle it.............meet at the VCPL at 9AM, bring a lunch, water and a friend.

Dennis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

East Alder hike

We hiked up the East Alder canyon for a little over 2 miles (seemed like more) and gained 1500 feet in elevation; that means it was steep, steep and some more steep. This group was an aggressive group of hikers and no complaints were made; maybe thought about though........

We ended up on FSR 610-3B which is no longer on the map, just on the topo map that Jan had. We thought we would run onto FSR611, but we never did.

Next Thursday we will try to go to the yert; if we don't have enough people ( 8 ) we will go up to Del Norte peak from the East instead.

Meet at the VCPL at 9AM, bring a lunch, water and a friend......

Dennis

Snowshoe Mountain near Creede

There aren’t many hikes when you get to the top you have a 360 degree vista. It is very impressive and we were able to locate many landmarks. Thanks to John for letting us join in and to Tristan for leading us through the woods to the top.

We hiked through the forest before seeing any clearings.

Wayne and Tristan

Part of the group, taking a break on the way to the top.

Snowshoe Mountain peak in the distance.

The hike was about 1 1/2 miles from the trailhead to the top.

We all signed the book. Our group was the 1st one there this year.

Uncompahgre Peak and other 14’ners near Lake City.

San Luis Peak north of Creede.

There was still snow at the top.

Lunch break, sitting and enjoying the views.

Tuesday, June 12th Hike

Tomorrow morning we will leave the visitor center at 8:30 AM and drive to the Deep Creek Trail outside of Creede.  We are meeting the Creede Hikers at 9 AM and will car pool about 15 miles to the top of Deep Creek Trailhead. From the parking lot we will hike to Snowshoe Mountain with them. There are real nice vistas from this mountain and well worth the hike.

 

Monday, June 18th Hike

Wayne & Linda Moulds will lead the group on a hike on the Deep Creek Trail outside of Creede. Meet at the visitor center at 9 AM.

Barbara Thiesfeld

Lake Fork Trail

Today our hiking group did trail maintenance on our adopted trail. We met several hikers that were very appreciative of our efforts. Most of us started at the top of the trail and walked the 5 miles down to the trailhead at US 160.

The group that started near Hunter’s Lake.

Oops! I guess Joyce was just joking about hiking. She and Joe took us up to the top and drove the trucks back so when we finished all vehicles were waiting for us at US 160. Thanks!!

Bonnie clearing branches from the trail.

Jim moved larger trees.

I I took lots of photos! (Barbara Thiesfeld)

At lunch I saw this Lady Bug so had to get a photo of it as well.

Welcome back Sherry. Jenna was a good hiker! (Grandchild of Dennis & Mary Shepherd)

Dennis taking a lunch break.

Marilyn and Bonnie resting and having a snack.

The end of our route. Linda Moulds

The group, 21 folks worked on the trail today. Thanks to everyone for their help in maintaining “our” trail.

ATV Ride Tuesday

There will be an ATV ride Tuesday, 6/12/12. Meet at the visitor center at 9 AM.

 George Powell, president

Silverthreaders Club

Silverthread Outdoor Recreation Club

Fitten Guard Station

These pictures were taken by Harolena on our Friday ATV work ride.

 

 

This is lunch break from hard work

 

 

This is the newly remodeled Fitten Guard Station.

 

 

That’s right, a bunk bed and a wood cook stove

 

 

 

George Powell, president

Silverthreaders Club

Silverthread Outdoor Recreation Club

Moonlight hike

After having to postpone the outing, we got a beautiful evening for a cookout and hike; just in the nick of time too, because the fire ban went into effect at 8AM the next morning.

Thanks to all that brought food, you made it a very nice outing............

Dennis