GC5Z1FV Traditional Cache Near The Boundary--Rawah Wilderness Area 2
Type: Traditional | Size: Small Small | Difficulty: 1.5 out of 5 | Terrain: 2.5 out of 5
By: Denali41 @ | Hide Date: 07/09/2015 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N40° 32.474 W105° 53.879 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Dogs  Takes more than an hour  Significant hike  Not Available during winter  Hunting  Parking available  No Motorcycles  No Quads  No Off-road vehicles  No Snowmobiles  Medium hike (1km-10km) 

Wilderness -- "an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain ... an area protected and managed so as to preserve its natural conditions." —The Wilderness Act of 1964
The Rawah Wilderness is administered by the USDA Forest Service and was incorporated into the national wilderness system in 1964. It encompasses 76,394 acres. Elevations in the wilderness range from about 8,400 feet to 12,951 feet, the elevation of Clark Peak. The high mountains of the wilderness are spectacular and are all within the Rawah range, a southern extension of the Medicine Bow Mountains. This scenic high country was markedly shaped by glaciation, which created the U-shaped valleys and rugged peaks that bring visual uniqueness to this marvelous landscape. To the south and west of the area lies the almost roadless Colorado State Forest State Park, an unofficial extension of the Wilderness. On the upper forested slopes of the mountains, especially in the southern section, expanses of old-growth spruce and fir abound.

This high alpine area contains the headwaters of McIntyre, Rawah and Fall Creeks, as well as the Laramie River. The wilderness includes 25 named lakes ranging in size from five to 39 acres. These streams and lakes support cutthroat, rainbow, lake, and brown trout as well as graylings. The Rawah also hosts many mammals such as elk, moose, mule deer, black bear, bighorn sheep, marmot and beaver. There are many species of birds including the red-tailed hawk, golden eagle, white-tailed ptarmigan, raven, Steller's jay, and a variety of warblers. There are 85 miles of trails in the wilderness that provide wonderful access to these lakes and streams and to the high mountain peaks that all make this area very special.

The geocache is located relatively close to the southern boundary of the wilderness area, just east of Colorado State Forest State Park close to the trail that ascends to Montgomery Pass. It is accessible throughout the year, but is unlikely to be found during periods of deep snow cover. It's a small-size container of approximately 1-quart volume. Have fun on your hike and during your search for the cache.


CONGRATULATIONS TO ArkF FOR THE FTF!!
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4 Logs: Found it 3  Publish Listing 1  

Found it 06/26/2018 By Bike&Hike77
Hiking this trail for the first time with some friends today.....glad to be able to find this cache on the way up. Nice hike, great views, and fun cache. All is well here SL Thanks!

Found it 06/26/2016 By RustyKettle
Great trail. TFTC!

Found it 07/25/2015 By ArkF
Thanks for the nice cache! I knew I wanted to hike somewhere in the Cameron Pass vicinity, but hadn't decided where. When I saw this cache come out I settled on Montgomery Pass, for a chance at the (FTF), which I was happy to get at about 9:30 in the morning. Beautiful hike, on a very nice day. Lots of flowers and greenery. Found the cache easily with good coordinates. Enjoyed the adjacent meadow for a little while, then continued on to the pass and then the Diamond Peaks.

Publish Listing 07/20/2015 By Alpine Reviewer
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