GSMD Club of Rockies Turquoise Lake Pack Hike
August 29 - August 30
| Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club | |
| Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies | |
| Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike | |
| Saturday August 29 and Sunday August 30 | |
| Event Name | |
| Turquoise Lake Trail 8 Mile Back to Back Pack Hike | |
| Hike Location/Address/Directions/Map | |
| Turquoise Lake Trailhead
This trail starts outside Leadville, CO. Directions to Trailhead once in Leadville, CO. Parking |
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| Check-in time for event | |
| 08:00 am | |
| Brief Trail Description | |
| This is a popular non-motorized multiple use rolling single track trail that follows alongside the Turquoise Lake Shoreline. Easily accessible from the USFS Campgrounds around the lake and the Matchless Boat Ramp. This out and back trail has minimal elevation gain but can be rocky in places. The Sugar Loafin’ Dam side of the trail provides plenty of access to lake shore great for fishing and views of the surrounding mountains. This hike is at elevation, handlers will need to be prepared for all types of Colorado weather and high altitude. Dogs must be on leash at all times. Recreation area has multiple campgrounds and access to pit toilets along trail.
Please make sure to RSVP |
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| Hike Coordinator Name | |
| Michelle Lee | |
| Hike Coordinator Phone | |
| (720) 219-1750 | |
| Hike Coordinator Email | |
| lilorangeionic@yahoo.com | |
| Event fee | |
| $10 club members/$15 non members | |
| Net revenues will go to: | |
| GSMDRF or GSMDCA NS, please contact Jenny Bauer with GSMDC of the Rockies. | |
| Type of Hike | |
| 8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total) | |
| Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application) | |
| Leadville Veterinary Clinic 728 Front Street Leadville, CO 80461 Phone: 719-486-1487 Silverthorne Veterinary Hospital |
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| Closest Hospital or Emergency Service | |
| St. Vincent Health 816 W. 4th St Leadville, CO 80461 (719) 486-0230 |
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| Will First Aid kit be available on the hike? | |
| Yes | |
| How will hike mileage be verified? | |
| GPS | |
| 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) |