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December Black Forest Section 16 Loop Pack Hike
December 10, 2022 - December 11, 2022
| Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club | |
| Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies | |
| Date(s) of Pack Hike | |
| 12/10 and 12/11/2022 | |
| Event Name | |
| December Black Forest Section 16 Loop Pack Hike | |
| Hike Location/Address/Directions/ |
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| Black Forest Section 16 Loop 8510 Burgess Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80908 I-25 to Exit 153, Interquest Pkwy/becomes Hwy 83. Right Turn on Shoup Road, Right on Black Forest Rd. Left on Burgess Rd. Turn into parking area. https://www.alltrails.com/ |
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| Brief Trail Description | |
| 4 mile loop. Heavily trafficked. Wide trail, with loose gravel. Elevation gain of roughly 260ft. Offers quite a bit of shade. Large parking lot, and restroom facilities. Loop will be completed twice.
This is a great hike to join for a single lap if you are just starting hiking with your Swissy or are building up to the weight and mileage requirements for an official pack hike leg. More info on hiking trail: https://www.blackforesttrails. |
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| Hike Coordinator Name | |
| Michelle Lee | |
| Hike Coordinator Phone | |
| (720) 219-1750 | |
| Hike Coordinator Email | |
| lilorangeionic@yahoo.com | |
| Event fee | |
| $10 GSMDCR Members/$15 non-Members | |
| Type of Hike | |
| 8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total) | |
| Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application) | |
| Powers Pet Emergency 5886 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923 (719) 473-0482 Open 24 hours |
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| Closest Hospital or Emergency Service | |
| UCHealth Memorial Hospital North 4050 Briargate Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719.364.5000 |
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| Will First Aid kit be available on the hike? | |
| Yes | |
| Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs? | |
| No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike) | |