Thursday, September 20, 2018

2018 Wellness Program - Challenge 9 - EPMC Annual Hiking Challenge

From July 1 to September 21, 2018

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Pick a Level:
Bronze - 4 easy hikes, 2 moderate hikes
Silver - 2 easy hikes, 3 moderate hikes, 1 difficult hike
Gold - 1 easy hike, 3 moderate hikes, 2 difficult hikes, 2 additional hikes of any level

Keep track of your hikes on the wellness board outside of the cafe.

Find hikes here and very good descriptions of hikes here

BONUS - participate in a group hike with the wellness committee

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I chose the GOLD Level.

Hike #1 - Two Easy Hikes in one - Bear Lake and Alberta Falls done July 4, 2018

Alberta Falls Trail is a 1.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Horses are also able to use this trail.








Bear Lake Nature Trail is a 0.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from March until November.






Hike #2 - Easy Hike - Lily Lake - July 6, 2018

Lily Lake is a 0.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until November.







Hike #3 - Easy Hike - Sprague Lake - July 9, 2018

Sprague Lake Trail is a 0.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.







Hike #4 - Two Moderate Hikes and one Easy Hike in one - Nymph Lake, Dream Lake and Emerald Lake - July 9, 2018

Emerald Lake Trail is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until November.




Dream Lake Trail is a 2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, birding, and snowshoeing and is accessible year-round.




Nymph Lake Trail is a 1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a lake. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking.




Hike #5 - Moderate Hike - Gem Lake - July 12, 2018

Gem Lake Trail is a 3.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Glen Haven, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, camping, and nature trips and is best used from March until October.







Hike #6 - Two Moderate Hikes and one Easy Hike in one - Nymph Lake, Dream Lake and Lake Haiyaha - July 16, 2018

Lake Haiyaha is a 3.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from June until November.

Dream Lake Trail is a 2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, birding, and snowshoeing and is accessible year-round.

Nymph Lake Trail is a 1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a lake. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking.








Hike #7 - Moderate Hike - Lily Mountain - July 24, 2018

Lily Mountain Trail is a 3.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.







Hike #8 - Hard Hike - Estes Cone from Lily Lake Trailhead - August 1, 2018

Lily Lake to Estes Cone Loop is a 8.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Beaver Point, Colorado that features a lake. The trail is rated as difficult and primarily used for hiking.








Hike #9 - 2 Easy and 1 Moderate  - Bear Lake, Nymph Lake and Dream Lake - September 16, 2018

Bear Lake Nature Trail is a 0.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from March until November.

Dream Lake Trail is a 2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, birding, and snowshoeing and is accessible year-round.

Nymph Lake Trail is a 1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a lake. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking.









Hike #10 - Hard Hike - Twin Sisters - September 17, 2018

Twin Sisters Peak Trail is a 7.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Horses are also able to use this trail.








Hike #10 - 1 Easy, 2 moderate and 1 Hard Hike - Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trail  passing Alberta Falls , The Loch, Timberline Falls, Lake of Glass and Sky Pond- September 19, 2018

Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trail is a 8.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September.













This was a great challenge. Can't wait for next year!







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