Trip
Day Hike - Coal Creek Natural Area
3-in-one hike. Cougar mountain ramble. We will hike the Wildside Trail-De Leo Wall, Red Town Meadow and Coal Creek Falls, for about 6.5 miles total
- Info
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Contacts
- Fri, Mar 13, 2015
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 7 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the RedTown Trailhead (directions below) at 9am.
From I-90 take exit 13 onto Lakemont Blvd. Drive south on Lakemont Blvd which becomes Newcastle-Coal Creek Road. After crossing "The Pass" and starting down, cross Coal Creek and find the trailhead on the east side of the road at a sharp bend in the road.
We will start out by hiking the Wildside Trail-De Leo Wall loop, then back along the RedTown Meadow trail, and then on to Coal Creek Falls, where we will eat a snack, then head back to the trailhead. Approximately 6.5 mi total
Bring the 10 essentials, water and a snack/lunch.
Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to come, too.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter