Bettie Hike: Bierstadt Lake

This hike is a great opportunity to meet other women who are looking to get outside too!

This hike takes you up the Bierstadt Moraine Trail to Bierstadt Lake. The views from the lakeshore are spectacular. You'll be able to see several mountain peaks in the distance. This subalpine lake is ringed by a beautiful coniferous forest on all sides and is a great fall hike destination. We will make our way down the Bierstadt Lake trail and see some of the first color change in the aspen trees during the fall season.

Distance and Elevation: This trail is approximately 4 miles long with 400 feet of elevation gain and 900 ft of elevation loss.

The Conservancy provides transportation to and from the trailhead.

Who: This Bettie Course is offered to women ages 16 and up. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

When: Thursday, September 17th from 9:00am - 2:30pm End time is approximate depending on traffic in the Park and group pace. Please do not schedule afternoon activities right after the hike.

Where: We will meet at the Estes Park Events Complex parking lot and travel together to into Rocky Mountain National Park in Conservancy vehicles.

What to Bring:

• Our 10 Essentials for Field Courses is a good place to start!
• Bag lunch
• Warm layers (weather depending)
• Waterproof layer(s)
• Water (2 liters recommended)
• Sturdy tennis shoes or hiking boots

Weather:

Rocky Mountain Conservancy reserves the right to change the program location due to trail and weather conditions at any time.

Our programs proceed, rain or shine. However, if weather or road conditions become unsafe, Rocky Mountain Conservancy will cancel the program. Participants will be notified by email and full refunds will be issued automatically for all participants.

Cancellations:

If your plans change and you are no longer able to join us, please send an email to [email protected] to let us know or cancel your registration through Eventbrite. We often have a waitlist, and your cancellation allows someone else to join.

Refunds will be automatically issued for cancellations made at least 7 days in advance. Cancellations made fewer than 7 days in advance are not eligible for refunds.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

Bettie Courses are inspired by the life and work of Beatrice “Bettie” Willard, who was a foundational instructor at the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute. Her research on alpine tundra ecology has been instrumental to mountain ecology, and her advocacy all throughout the state of Colorado has left a legacy for all women who value land stewardship and conservation. Rocky Mountain Conservancy's Bettie Courses focus on accessible programs that introduce women and those that identify as women to the outdoors through a variety of programs and topics. Courses emphasize science, ecology, and building the outdoor skills and confidence needed to explore and defend wild places.

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