Comments on: Chautauqua Park: Royal Arch Trail http://tonyrix.com/treks/2009/06/11/chautauqua-park-royal-arch-trail/ The Journeys Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:22:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Judd http://tonyrix.com/treks/2009/06/11/chautauqua-park-royal-arch-trail/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Judd Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:22:26 +0000 http://trektrax.com/?p=46#comment-25 In addition to the chipmunks and deer there are several raptor nesting areas along the route. I agree with what was said about crampons and poles, there are some areas that stay shaded well into spring where the compacted snow make for a difficult ascent, and an extremely slippery return, where ten feet before, you may have been on bare sand and rock. In addition to the chipmunks and deer there are several raptor nesting areas along the route.

I agree with what was said about crampons and poles, there are some areas that stay shaded well into spring where the compacted snow make for a difficult ascent, and an extremely slippery return, where ten feet before, you may have been on bare sand and rock.

]]> By: Chautauqua Park in Boulder, Colorado http://tonyrix.com/treks/2009/06/11/chautauqua-park-royal-arch-trail/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Chautauqua Park in Boulder, Colorado Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:57:46 +0000 http://trektrax.com/?p=46#comment-9 [...] of my time at Chautauqua running or hiking on the park’s many gorgeous trails. The hike up to Royal Arch (a natural rock-formed archway) is a great lung-burner which rewards you with wonderful views. And [...] [...] of my time at Chautauqua running or hiking on the park’s many gorgeous trails. The hike up to Royal Arch (a natural rock-formed archway) is a great lung-burner which rewards you with wonderful views. And [...]

]]> By: John Mann http://tonyrix.com/treks/2009/06/11/chautauqua-park-royal-arch-trail/comment-page-1/#comment-8 John Mann Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:59:54 +0000 http://trektrax.com/?p=46#comment-8 I hiked this trail in February of 2010 while visiting Boulder for the first time. It was snowing and four recent back to back storms had left behind 8 to 10 inches of snow. Some areas of the last mile of this hike were somewhat challenging because the trail steps were covered in compacted and frozen snow; making climbing difficult. The views were spectacular and well worth the effort. However, the next time I attempt this climb in the winter I will definitely bring crampons and hiking poles. Word to the wise: don't go hiking alone in unfamiliar territory and get pulled into going higher and farther if you are not prepared. I hiked this trail in February of 2010 while visiting Boulder for the first time. It was snowing and four recent back to back storms had left behind 8 to 10 inches of snow. Some areas of the last mile of this hike were somewhat challenging because the trail steps were covered in compacted and frozen snow; making climbing difficult. The views were spectacular and well worth the effort. However, the next time I attempt this climb in the winter I will definitely bring crampons and hiking poles. Word to the wise: don’t go hiking alone in unfamiliar territory and get pulled into going higher and farther if you are not prepared.

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