Mount Shavano Camping 5/5
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Re: Mount Shavano Camping 5/5
anyone ever been to the brewery in south park?
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Re: Mount Shavano Camping 5/5
By the grocery store? I've been in there, though I can't seem to remember if I just went in to take a leak or to actually get a beer... I honestly think it was the former. They have a lot of board games tho; just a big open room with tables.stephakett wrote:anyone ever been to the brewery in south park?
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Re: Mount Shavano Camping 5/5
stephakett wrote:anyone ever been to the brewery in south park?
Yes, if you're referring to South Park Brewing in Fairplay, the one by the True Value and gas station, in a retail center along Hwy 285. Beer did the job for me a year or so ago on a day that traffic was terrible and I'd had enough of sitting in it, but this place is not worthy of being a destination. Also, food was very average.
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Re: Mount Shavano Camping 5/5
Couple things at 9/28/2020
a - there are a couple campsites ~1/8th of a mile past the trailhead on the left. Just past a sign saying "overflow parking and dispersed camping" - short walk back to the vault toilet at the TH so pretty convenient. Tons of camping within 1/2 mile of the TH, in all directions.
b - if you want to camp on the standard route then there are two sites after you cross, then leave, the creek. A small one at ~10.9K and a larger one at ~11K. Both are on the left as you're heading up. I'll post a pic of the larger one and its GPS coordinates. There are a lot of dead trees around and signs of trees having fallen recently, not a great place to be in a wind storm.
a - there are a couple campsites ~1/8th of a mile past the trailhead on the left. Just past a sign saying "overflow parking and dispersed camping" - short walk back to the vault toilet at the TH so pretty convenient. Tons of camping within 1/2 mile of the TH, in all directions.
b - if you want to camp on the standard route then there are two sites after you cross, then leave, the creek. A small one at ~10.9K and a larger one at ~11K. Both are on the left as you're heading up. I'll post a pic of the larger one and its GPS coordinates. There are a lot of dead trees around and signs of trees having fallen recently, not a great place to be in a wind storm.
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Re: Mount Shavano Camping 5/5
"House Rock Kitchen" in Buena Vista is good grinds...however keep in mind that my 5 star review of said eatery is from the prospective of a vegan hoo does not drink booze.
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Re: Mount Shavano Camping 5/5
Hey Gordo,GordoByrn wrote: ↑Tue Sep 29, 2020 3:19 pm Couple things at 9/28/2020
a - there are a couple campsites ~1/8th of a mile past the trailhead on the left. Just past a sign saying "overflow parking and dispersed camping" - short walk back to the vault toilet at the TH so pretty convenient. Tons of camping within 1/2 mile of the TH, in all directions.
b - if you want to camp on the standard route then there are two sites after you cross, then leave, the creek. A small one at ~10.9K and a larger one at ~11K. Both are on the left as you're heading up. I'll post a pic of the larger one and its GPS coordinates. There are a lot of dead trees around and signs of trees having fallen recently, not a great place to be in a wind storm.
My friends and I plan to backcountry hike in and camp to hit Shav/Tab peaks and curious what’s the farthest you can hike in from the trailhead to camp before hitting the treeline? Curious if that 11,000ft site is the last one? Also read on a post that it might be far from the last water source at that point? Thanks!
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Re: Mount Shavano Camping 5/5
The larger one is the last site. Good water source right by the trail.
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Re: Mount Shavano Camping 5/5
There are also two very large campsites off the right hand side going up, right around the stream crossing. They aren't evident until you hop over a small berm. A bonus is not many ppl seem to notice they are there and they offer a nice quiet place to camp.GordoByrn wrote: ↑Tue Sep 29, 2020 3:19 pm Couple things at 9/28/2020
a - there are a couple campsites ~1/8th of a mile past the trailhead on the left. Just past a sign saying "overflow parking and dispersed camping" - short walk back to the vault toilet at the TH so pretty convenient. Tons of camping within 1/2 mile of the TH, in all directions.
b - if you want to camp on the standard route then there are two sites after you cross, then leave, the creek. A small one at ~10.9K and a larger one at ~11K. Both are on the left as you're heading up. I'll post a pic of the larger one and its GPS coordinates. There are a lot of dead trees around and signs of trees having fallen recently, not a great place to be in a wind storm.
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Re: Mount Shavano Camping 5/5
@GordoByrn
The campsite at your GPS coordinates (N 38.608108 W106.212814) is approx how far from the trailhead? ~1-2 miles? Leaving ~7-8 miles to summit?
Also, this is on the East Slopes or Angel route?
The campsite at your GPS coordinates (N 38.608108 W106.212814) is approx how far from the trailhead? ~1-2 miles? Leaving ~7-8 miles to summit?
Also, this is on the East Slopes or Angel route?
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Re: Mount Shavano Camping 5/5
Hi Nick,
East Slopes route.
Here is my Strava from the day which should help with calculating distances.
https://strava.app.link/RITfIud42hb
About 12 miles, roundtrip, including Tabeguache as well.
G
East Slopes route.
Here is my Strava from the day which should help with calculating distances.
https://strava.app.link/RITfIud42hb
About 12 miles, roundtrip, including Tabeguache as well.
G