Sunay, June 28, 2009, 6:30 a.m.
Bergen Park (Evergreen) to Echo Lake w/ Mt. Evans Option
Training Ride Host: Heather Purcell – hpurcell@stanfordalumni.org 303-641-5986
RSVP to Heather by noon Saturday – meet at the Bergen Park, Park & Ride parking lot ready to roll at 6:30am
Starting Time: The ride will start at 6:30 a.m. sharp. Please arrive early so that you are ready to ride at our start time.
Meeting Location: Bergen Park ParK & Ride – SEE MAP FOR START & ROUTE
Check the WoJ Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=58302100863&ref=nf for weather cancellation news by 10pm Saturday.
Ride Summary / Distance / Ride Difficulty:
Ride will start at 6:30am sharp ON SUNDAY.
Meet at the Bergen Park Park and Ride for an 6:30 am departure. This is a classic ride if Mt. Evans is included. Plan 5+ hours for Mt. Evans. On most days you need to be on Mt. Evans by noon to avoid thunderstorms. There are toilets on Mt. Evans, but no water or refreshments. Be sure to stock up at the Echo Lake Lodge if you go for Mt. Evans.
Bergen Park to Squaw Pass, Juniper Pass, and Echo Lake via Colo. 103. Return the same. Option: Highway 5 to Mt. Evans
From Bergen Park take Highway 74 south ¾ mile to Colo. 103. Turn right (west) on Colo. 103 and ride 15 miles to Juniper Pass. Descend from Juniper Pass 3 miles to the Echo Lake Lodge. The Lodge has refreshments or lunch. Retrace the same route back to Bergen Park. Option: From the Echo Lake Lodge take Highway 5 15 miles to the Mt. Evans parking lot. Retrace the same route back to Bergen Park.
Round trip: 36 miles 3,900 ft. elevation gain. w/Mt Evans Option: 66 miles 7,300 ft. elevation gain.
Check the WoJ Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=58302100863&ref=nf for weather cancellation news.
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