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Fun facts about Estes Cone

Started by AliceH , Jul 30 2011 09:54 PM

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#1 AliceH

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Posted 30 July 2011 - 09:54 PM

Here's some stuff pulled from my GPS for Estes Cone today. This is just data from Storm Pass, so it only covers the last 0.7 miles.

Trip up:
Distance: 0.70 miles
Elevation gain: 783 feet
Elevation loss: -34.8 feet
Avg Slope: 21.7%, -7.2%
Max Slope: 63.8%, -20.1%,

Trip down (we accidentally shortcutted a couple of switchbacks on this):
Distance: 0.62 miles
Elevation loss: 752 feet
Elevation gain: 47.4 feet
Avg Slope: 7.8%, -25.6%
Max Slope: 22.9%, -47.6%

Needless to say, that last bit from Storm Pass is a workout. But where else can you see this?

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#2 soatley

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Posted 30 July 2011 - 10:01 PM

Great pictures. That's a nice hike with fabulous views.

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#3 AliceH

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Posted 30 July 2011 - 10:40 PM

It's funny, we hit that part of the trail (you know where I'm talking about if you've hiked Estes Cone) and I said "Oh crap" and my son said "Not steep enough!" He was disappointed that the whole thing wasn't going to require hands and feet.

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#4 Allie

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 05:42 AM

Looks like there would be hands and feet, very rocky. Love the views from there.

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#5 Twinebender

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 06:02 AM

Alice,
That first photo is awesome. You have convinced me to put this hike on my list.

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#6 DeeCeeM

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 08:04 AM

Nice pictures and great info. Thanks for sharing.

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#7 HighPlainsMedic

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 11:04 AM

I shall label the first shot.. and "Epic" .. i love the standing on the skyline shots .. makes everyone think of EPIC adventures.. I like it alot!

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#8 Becky J.

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 04:15 PM

What wonderful views.
I think it would feel wonderful to stand
on top in that first pic.

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#9 cardinal

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 04:23 PM

I like the one looking at Meeker, LP and Mt Lady W. Looks like there is still a lot of snow going up the gully to Meeker. I doubt that will all melt this year.

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#10 Rhonda

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 05:51 PM

Beautiful pictures and looks like a beautiful Rocky Mountain day.

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#11 Rusti

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Posted 01 August 2011 - 12:12 PM

great pictures.

I'm pretty sure I know exactly where you said "oh crap" - I said something similar when we did this hike about 10 days ago. That last push to the top was a kicker but totally worth the effort. Loved it!