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| Report Type |
Mini |
| Peak(s) |
Mt. Yale - 14,200 feet
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| Date Posted |
07/11/2021 |
| Date Climbed |
07/10/2021 |
| Author |
V1per41 |
| July dog hike |
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Weather was forecasted to be clear all day with a <5% chance of rain so buddy and I decided to risk a late start/finish knowing we would turn around if something came up.
Got to the trailhead at 10:15am with two spots open in the parking lot. Pretty good for a Saturday in July.
Hiked up to the trail split as two families - 4 adults, 5 kids & 2 dogs. Friend, 1 dog (Alaskan Malamute), and I split off from there for the summit. We went slow on the ascent as the weather was warm and didn't want the dog to overheat. Lots of creek access up until tree line, after that it was warm with no natural water access. My dog did good through about 80% of the summit class 2 terrain and needed some help in just a couple of spots for both the ascent and descent.
The late start did allow us to have the summit all to ourselves with not a cloud in site. Glad the weather cooperated.
The top is doable for dogs, but not easy. I would suggest only do it if they have experience on that kind of terrain. I'd say it was a bit more difficult that the top of Bierstadt if you've done that before.
Took it easy on the way down too as we were all pretty tired by the end.
Trip was 7 hours round trip, families probably costed is about 15 minutes, and dog about an hour. Your average in shape hiker should be able to get it done in 6 hours or less.
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