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Join GARNA for an easy showshoe hike around the forest of the Leadville National Fish Hatchery through a lodgepole pine forest and past small frozen lakes. The Hatchery provides a peaceful environment with a potential to hike to the Colorado Trail. On a sunny day there are beautiful views of Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, the two highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains. The Leadville National Fish Hatchery grounds encompass 3,072 acres southwest of Leadville at an elevation of 10,000 feet.Depending on group ability levels, we may break into two groups of more advanced and more beginner level snowshoers.
After the hike, a brief tour of the hatchery will be offered for those who are interested.
The hike will be led by Michelle Mueggler, Recreation Planner for the San Isabel National Forest, Leadville Ranger District.
If you are in need of snowshoes, Salida Mountain Sports rents MSR snowshoes for $25/day. The Trailhead in Buena Vista is another place to try.
The cost of the hike is $5 for GARNA members, $7 for non-members.
Sorry! This program is full. Please email the office to be added to the waitlist.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.
