[cdt-l] Suggestions for introductory hike

[Jonathan Ley]

Something in the Mt. Zirkel wilderness might work well - there are a 
variety of possibilities... There's a lot of mixed alpine + forest, you 
can include the CDT, and it's relatively closer to Iowa than some other 
locations. Plus, there are some moderately high peaks you can climb-up 
as a nice "goal" to have.

I'm sure some CO residents will have many other suggestions... Rocky Mtn 
NP is another area with a lot of good possibilities...

-Jonathan

Cris wrote:
> Hi all,
> Looking for suggestions for a 3-4 day backpacking excursion near Colorado
> (since I have to drive from Iowa) that would be good for me and my 13 year
> old grandson.  It will be his first "real" backpack experience (but I've got
> a few miles on me!) A loop would be nice but out-and-back is fine, too.  Any
> suggestions to help us experience the CDT would be great.  
>
> Cris
> ...mountains don't tolerate fools...
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