Trip

Day Hike - Burroughs Mountain

Stunning views + fall color: Loop hike to all 3 Burroughs starting at White River campground. Open to those with recent experience of similar distance/gain reaching altitudes above 5000' elevation. The ascending pace will be slow.

Thu, Sep 14, 2023
Committee: Foothills Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 12.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft
High Point Elevation: 7,826 ft
Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph avg moving pace

Availability: 2 (7 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

8:00am Ready to hike @ White River campground Climber/Hiker parking lot, next to the restrooms.
Route - https://caltopo.com/m/JRBFS
Weather - Link to Windy.com forecast, Link to NWS forecast .

Leader's notes

Please be certain you can do this hike and have fun doing it. 3rd Burroughs is 7826' altitude.
Please have completed hike(s) with 10+ miles with gains >3000' in July/Aug/Sept & reaching altitude 5000' or greater
This hike is NOT for those who want to go faster than 1.5-2.0 mph (overall avg moving pace)
This hike will be canceled if any of the following occur
- Smoke predictions are PM2.5 ≥ 60μg/m3 or AQI ≥ Orange
- Conditions in which no visibility of the mountain is expected, e.g. weather
- Any other hazardous conditions, e.g. excessive temperatures

Route/Place