GC9YDD2 Traditional Cache The Thumb Open Space
Type: Traditional | Size: Regular Regular | Difficulty: 3 out of 5 | Terrain: 3.5 out of 5
By: Libertarian Lad @ | Hide Date: 08/11/2022 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N40° 21.273 W105° 31.408 | Last updated: 08/28/2022 | Fav points: 0
Dogs  Recommended for kids  Scenic view  Parking available  Short hike (less than 1km) 

The Thumb Open Space is named for the thumb-like rock outcrop on the south side of the property. For decades this property was a popular, but privately owned, hiking and climbing destination. The first known climber of the Thumb was the legendary Tom Hornbein, who began frequenting the area in the late 1940s. The Thumb Open Space features were later used by professional climber Tommy Caldwell as a training ground. The property now offers nearly 50 routes from 5.0 to 5.13, as well as high-quality bouldering.

In June 2022 the city of Estes Park officially opened this area to the public.  There are 65 acres.  The area is also known for its great hiking, trail running and dog walking.  You cannot miss the spectacular views of Longs Peak, Mount Meeker, and Twin Sisters.  You don't have to walk far up the trail for the views.

The Thumb Open Space is open for wildlife and public enjoyment. The public access trailhead can be reached by traveling west one mile on Peak View Drive from the intersection of Peak View Drive and Colorado Highway 7. 

Additional Waypoints

P09YDD2 - Parking lot on Peak View Drive
N 40° 21.195 W 105° 31.407
There is a small parking lot at the Trailhead.
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CodeNameTypeCommentsDateCoordinatesDistance
P09YDD2Parking lot on Peak View Drive Parking Area There is a small parking lot at the Trailhead. 08/11/2022 N 40° 21.195 W 105° 31.407 0.14 kms S 

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Tucked under a boulder about 40 feet from trail.

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4 Logs: Found it 3  Publish Listing 1  

Found it 08/15/2022 By apple nut
Left the house in such a hurry to beat the rain forgot to take something to leave, so left toe warmers from my backpack. Glad to have a cache in this area. Giving it a fav. TFTC

Found it 08/14/2022 By Millerite
Was hoping for FTF, but will need to be satisfied with STF. An interesting trail here. #7287

Found it 08/14/2022 By BeaconBits
Woke up and saw this brand new cache close to where I slept last night (after a wedding)!

Seems like all of my {FTF} opportunities recently have been whole traveling.

This is such as beautiful area, and I love that you hid a cache to expose this newly open public area. Thanks so much for the nice ammo box hide!

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Publish Listing 08/14/2022 By IgnotusPeverell
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