Sunday Burro Hike - Aspen Vista (Alamo Vista/Tessa's Trail)

About this event

PLEASE NOTE 9:00 START TIME! I NOTICED ON LAST SUNDAY'S HIKE THAT ASPENS ARE JUST STARTING TO TURN INTO THEIR BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN YELLOW AUTUMN COLORS, & THOUGHT FOLKS MIGHT LIKE TO HIKE A ROUTE TAKING US THROUGH THEIR GLORY. ONE HIKER PHRASED THIS TIME OF YEAR, UP IN THE ASPENS, AS "HIKING IN BUTTER." I'VE ALWAYS LIKED THAT PHRASE; SO LET'S CHECK OUT THE SCENE AT THIS POINT IN TIME .... Aspen Vista TH, the immediately steep and steady Tessa's Trail/Alamo Vista Trail (to the left of the Service Road) begins near the top of our mountain, & takes us up through Carl's Meadow, which some may choose for their turnaround destination, but I'm guessing most will continue up to the Chair Lift. We'll have our Intention Circle & hike break at the Chair Lift, unless many wish to turn back at Carl's Meadow. Remember: These hikes don't add up to a lengthy distance, but each segment is a strenuous climb, with mounting altitude. So, while distance is short, maybe 2.5-3 miles RT (to Chair Lift & back), it's steep throughout, & starts off with an immediate steep & sustaining climb! If any choose to do so, there will be the option for some hardy hikers to continue up further from the Chair Lift to the Cell Towers for extended distance & elevation. Return time will vary depending upon how far up each hiker chooses to go. Burro hikes are for experienced hikers, acclimated to altitude here. Our hikes are typically 4-7 miles in distance, considered moderate in difficulty by our standards. Newcomers are welcome! I do ask that newcomers test their fitness for my Group by timing themselves hiking up & down Atalaya, beginning at Staircase, using Steep Route Option. You should be able to comfortably hike this 5 mile distance in no more than 3 1/2 hours, to ensure that you're a good fit for our hikes. If you have any questions about Atalaya, or about anything regarding my hikes, feel free to text me at 617-331-1838. Non-aggressive, well-mannered dogs are welcome on all my hikes. We meet…