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South Arapahoe Peak, CO
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South Arapahoe Peak, CO 
South Arapahoe Peak, CO
 
Hiking8.60 Miles 3,252 AEG
Hiking8.60 Miles   6 Hrs      1.56 mph
3,252 ft AEG      30 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
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After acclimating to the altitude in Boulder over the last few months, it was finally time to bag a 13K peak. South Arapahoe Peak looked to be the best bet, and I wasn't disappointed (nor did I disappoint myself). I expected to have some issue being that I'd never hiked over 10,000 feet before. However this trail worked out well, and had the perfect amount of steady incline, finishing with a manageable push.

In the summer, be sure to start very early due to afternoon thunderstorms. We started at 7:30 with perfect skies, and by the time we left at 2 it was raining. It was fun to watch the clouds form throughout the morning.
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