This week's run is at Lookout/Chimney Gulch. The early group starts at
5:30pm. The main group starts at 6:00pm.
Parking notes: Meet in the dirt lot, at the first horseshoe curve,
just past the pillars. There's a bathroom at the park, just down from
the pillars.
Run Notes: Lookout offers both trail and road routes. Over the winter,
sometimes, we'll go up via the trail, and down via the road. This is a
good option for those without lights or uncomfortable on trails at
night. Road traffic is fairly light. Sunset is at 6:10, twilight ends
at 6:37, so everyone should be able to make it up the trail to Windy
Saddle before dark. This is an out-and-back route, so use your watch
to determine when to turn around. The road route is ~0.8mi longer
to/from Windy Saddle, so take that into account when judging your turn
around time. You might want to bring a light even if you are going to
run the road. At least wear reflective gear. Lighting is as much about
being seen as it is about seeing.
For more info about lighting, read the great info Jeff put together
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverTrailRunners/message/1043
DTR runs are not races. Once we're into the run, we spread out and
naturally form smaller sub-groups.
Bring warm and dry clothing for after the run. It cools off quickly
once the sun goes down.
Everyone is invited to join us for dinner after the run. After the
run, we will pick a nearby restaurant to go to.
Carpool: There's a regular carpool group for those of you who live or
work near downtown. Meet at the corner of 9th and Elati, by Denver
West High School, at 5:10 each Thursday. We will alternate who drives.
The link below has a map.
http://tinyurl.com/5d35nb
Weather, cam and traffic links:
Hwy speed maps and traffic cams - http://cotrip.org/
Weather - http://tinyurl.com/5dkvvw