Blodgett Peak
July 3, 2023 9a - 1p
July 3, 2023 9a - 1p
Background: Day Hikes Near Denver info
Distance to Summit: 3.4 miles / roundtrip 6.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,309' to reach the 9,429' summit
Difficulty: Challenging, due to steep sections and scree. Physical conditioning and experience needed. Descending can be tough. You can find your way back if you want to turn around.
Meet Location: Parking area off West Woodmen Road
Kid Advice: Not suited for younger, inexperienced children. Some sections require moderate climbing up steep inclines and have narrow footpaths. Descending would be difficult and frightening for youngsters.
RSVP: Please let us know you're joining us; otherwise, we leave at 9a.
Meditations:
What about hiking "the narrow path" resonates with the truth about the Christian walk?
What can we learn about interdependence from this hike?
"Man is like a mere breath; His days are like a passing shadow."
-- Psa 144:4. What does physical exertion like this teach us?
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