Trip

Day Hike - Tronsen Ridge

Exploring nature for 14 miles averaging 2.25 MPH. 3 miles along 5 Mile Creek road and 4 miles along the beautiful and flowery ridge to our lunch spot on top of a lichen-painted sandstone outcropping. Vaccination badge or photographic proof of vaccination is required for this trip.

Sat, Jun 18, 2022
Committee: Foothills Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 14.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
High Point Elevation: 6,400 ft
Pace: 2.25 MPH average moving speed

Availability: 12 (11 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

7:30 AM hwy 97 at the turnoff to 5 mile creek road, https://goo.gl/maps/mN7wFrYzSv85fNPz8

There are 3 options for parking: There are 2 or 3 spots 50 yards up 5 Mile Rd that are reachable by a low-clearance car, high-clearance vehicles have spots a little bit further up the road, park on hwy 97 near the intersection, or there is an expanded shoulder for parking 150 yards down/north the road.

One suggestion for carpooling is Preston Park n Ride (exit 22 on I-90) at 6:00 AM.

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