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Summary: From the trailhead follow the well marked trail as it leads South up the Valley. After hiking for 1.5 miles there will be a left turn to take where you will traverse beneath a large boulder field and then begin a steep ascent alongside a beautiful stream. The stream will disappear into a large moraine just after the trail crosses the steam. Shortly after this point you will reach an open valley floor with amazing views of Ellingwood Point and Blanca Peak. The trail will then veer slightly left (West) and head up to a saddle between Mount Lindsey and a prominent point named the Iron Nipple. Once you reach the ridge you will see the most difficult part of the route ahead. There are 2 approaches to choose from. Stay on the ridge, and do some short tough class 3 sections, or stay left of the ridge in a gulley that is easier, but has very loose rock. Both choices meet at the end of the steep section and follow the ridge the rest of the way to the summit. Trailhead: On the west end of the town of Gardner turn west toward Red Wing on a paved road. There is a Forest Service sign that directs you to the Lily Lake trailhead. This is your destination. You need to drive 22.5 miles to the Lily Lake trailhead. Drive 6.4 miles and the pavement ends. Drive another 0.7 mile and bear right. There is an old sign here for Mosca Pass (bear right) - that is the correct direction. Immediately after your bear right, there is a small sign that shows you are on the 580 road. Drive 5 more miles to a junction. There is a sign here that points left to the trailhead. Mosca Pass continues to the right. Turn left. Follow this road to the trailhead, high clearance is necessary to make it to the trailhead. (Lat:37.62474 Lon:-105.47166) Trail Guides for Mount Lindsey: Mountain Biking Colorado Springs Second Edition by David Crowell (The Globe Pequot Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: Saguache Ranger Station 719-655-2553 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joshua Friesema, who has posted 97 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by William Ok. on 9/28/2007 Road horses to lake 9-7-07. Hard ride, would rather hike it. Trail well marked, fishing was great. Will be returning in the spring.
Reviewed by sm on 4/18/2006 there is a lot of loose rock so be careful! the scariest part is coming down not up Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Colorado Hiking, Colorado Trails, Colorado Hikes, Huerfano County Hiking, Huerfano County Trails, Huerfano County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
