<html><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div>I did the day hike loop with two nights at the Shadowcliff Hostel a few weeks ago. I recommend both the loop and the hostel highly. <br><br>Dan Bedore<div><a href="http://www.bedore.org">www.bedore.org</a></div></div><div><br>On Sep 18, 2012, at 8:53 PM, Paul Magnanti <<a href="mailto:pmags@yahoo.com">pmags@yahoo.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><div></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Two weeks ago I did (more or less) the designated CDT in RMNP that many thru-hikers do do not see.<br><br><br>Thought some here may appreciate the report:<br><a href="http://www.pmags.com/bachelor-party-on-foot-bear-lake-to-grand-lake-and-back">http://www.pmags.com/bachelor-party-on-foot-bear-lake-to-grand-lake-and-back</a><br><br>Though it does not make logistic sense for many thru-hikers (need a canister, permit, more or less end up in the same place <br>you started) it is a beautiful loop. If you have the time, a slack pack option can easily be had from the Shadowcliff Hostel of roughly<br>25 miles and 3000' gain. Esp with a day pack, doable for many thru-hikers. No permit or bear canister needed for day hiking. :)<br><br><br><br><div><span><br></span></div><div> </div><div>----------------------------<br>Paul "Mags"
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