Limit 15, RSVP to trip leader to reserve your spot after 6:00 pm on Monday April 25. Early registration is not accepted.

Trip Leader: Dave Sutherland, dsutherland4747@gmail.com https://www.davesutherland.co/

NOTE: Participants for this field trip must be fully vaccinated. Participants must follow CDC and State of Colorado and Boulder County Public Health guidelines on the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants must also follow individual field trip leader requirements, such as fully vaccinated status to register and/or wearing masks when in close proximity. And, PLEASE stay home if you are feeling unwell.

The Goshawk Ridge trail winds through one of the most beautiful and pristine parts of OSMP. Its pine forests and lush, wet meadows are thick with wildflowers and a haven for wildlife. At this time of year, we may see more Pasque flowers than you ever imagined in one place! Explore this trail with naturalist Dave Sutherland. Due to sensitivity of the habitat, space is limited to 15.  Four miles, 700’ elevation gain. Since parking is very tight at the access point, I’m encouraging everyone to meet at the Park n Ride at Hwy 93 and Marshall Road, and we’ll carpool in the fewest vehicles possible.

Where and when to meet: Meet at 9 AM at the Eldorado Park and Ride (map) at the northeast corner of Hwy 93 and Marshall Road, to carpool to the access point. If you need to leave early and drive on your own, we will meet you about 9:20 at the gate at the Fowler Trailhead (map) at the top of County Road 67 (west on Eldorado Springs Drive from Hwy 93 about 2.3 miles, then south and up past the Yoga Ashram).