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GSMD Club of the Rockies: Frink Creamery to Greenland Trailhead Pack Hike
November 23, 2023 - November 24, 2023
$10 – $15| Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club | |
| Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies | |
| Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike | |
| 11/23 – 11/24/23 | |
| Event Name | |
| Frink Creamery to Greenland Trailhead Pack Hike 11/23-24/23 | |
| Hike Location/Address/Directions/ |
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| From I-25 to S. Spruce Mountain Rd in Douglas County. Take Exit 173. Follow S. Spruce Mountain Rd to W. Plum Creek Ave.
Frink Creamery Trailhead |
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| Brief Trail Description | |
| 8.0-mile out-and-back trail near Larkspur, Colorado on a wide trail with few users. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 37 min to complete. This hike is near Greenland dog park for a bit of play after the hike.
The hike can be partnered with either the Thanksgiving Staunton State Park Hike on 11/23/23 or Black Forest Section 16 on 11/25/23 for a 8 mile back to back pack hike leg. This hike can also be used for a 10 mile pack hike leg, an additional 2 miles can be added on if requested. Please RSVP and specify if doing a 10 mile leg, meet at 8:30 hiking by 9:00. |
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| Hike Coordinator Name | |
| Michelle Lee and Alison Burns Woods | |
| Hike Coordinator Phone | |
| (720) 219-7150 | |
| Hike Coordinator Email | |
| lilorangeionic@yahoo.com | |
| Event fee | |
| $10 Members/$15 non-Members | |
| Net revenues will go to: | |
| GSMDRF | |
| Type of Hike | |
| 8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total) with 10 mile option | |
| 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) | |