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Ramsey-Shockey Open Space Pack Hike
December 9, 2023 - December 10, 2023
| Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club | |
| Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies | |
| Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike | |
| Saturday 12/9 and Sunday 12/10/2024 | |
| Event Name | |
| Ramsey-Shockey Open Space Pack Hike | |
| Hike Location/Address/Directions/ |
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| Ramsey-Shockey Open Space Pole Hill Rd, Loveland, CO 80537 (use googlemaps, apple maps doesn’t take to location) From I-25, take US Hwy 34 west to County Road 29 and turn left (look for the sign that says Carter Lake). Travel south on County Road 29 for approximately 2 miles. Turn right on County Road 18 E, and continue approximately 2 miles to the entrance station where permits can be purchased for $10. After you have a permit, return to County Road 18 E and go west to Pinewood Reservoir and Ramsay-Shockey Open Space. (parking lot is the last one at the top of the reservoir, go past the camping area) |
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| Brief Trail Description | |
| Ramsay-Shockey Open Space has a four-mile natural surface trail that climbs gently and then contours around the Pinewood Reservoir. First half of the 4.1 loop will follow the Besant Point Trail which is in the trees and then the Shoshone Trail opens up along the reservoir.
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. Please RSVP, we wouldn’t want to leave without you. Plan to meet at 7:45 and be hiking by 8:00. 8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total) There is a $10 day use permit fee. |
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| Hike Coordinator Name | |
| Michelle Lee | |
| Hike Coordinator Phone | |
| (720) 219-1750 | |
| Hike Coordinator Email | |
| lilorangeionic@yahoo.com | |
| Event fee | |
| $0, There is a $10 day use permit fee for the area. | |
| Type of Hike | |
| 8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total) | |
| Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application) | |
| Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists 4120 Clydesdale Pkwy Loveland, CO 80538 970-800-1106 |
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| Closest Hospital or Emergency Service | |
| UC Health Emergemcu Care-Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave Loveland, CO 80538 970-624-1600 |
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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) | |