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Clark Peak from Ruby Jewel lake road/ trail
7.0 Miles RT / 3,110' elevation gain / class 2
Jewel Lake is accessed from State Forest State Park- you have to pay an entrance fee. After you enter, you'll do some driving on some dirt roads- initially in great condition, but later it gets a bit rougher. This is a really pretty area that has been subject to some logging after some massive beetle kill in the area. The nearby town of Gould offers little in the way of services.
We parked almost exactly 3,100' below the summit. The road is pretty easy for a while but soon gets VERY rough right before we stopped; we didn't' want to damage the Kia Sorrento we had rented. (Side note- you can park higher with a high-clearance 4x4) The first part of the hike is on a dirt road and it's very smooth. Eventually you reach a nice trail which takes you to Jewel lake, which is small enough that it doesn't appear on some maps! From there, it's bushwhacking to the summit. It's fairly steep, but nothing too crazy. I'd call it class 2. The views from the summit are excellent, and you can easily see into Wyoming on a clear day.
On the way back we stopped at Firehouse subs in Fort Collins and then went to FUNKWERKS in Fort Collins.
Funkwerks continues to be one of my favorite breweries to visit in Colorado. They always have something new and interesting on tap that you can't get in bottles. If you like Belgian-style beers (tend to be dry/sour/tart) check it out!
Clark Peak is a pretty easy COHP to climb, offers nice views, and forces you to see a really nice area of Colorado that probably doesn't get as much traffic as it could.
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