Mad Creek Geology and History Hike PROGRAM FULL

PROGRAM IS FULL, please check our September 11th date

Yampatika’s Mad Creek Geology Hike is a moderately strenuous hike a little over 3 miles round trip.

Join local US Forest Service Soil's Scientist who will review the basics of rocks and minerals, simple identification skills, and dive into how to interpret the geologic history of an area using your observation skills. We are proud to partner with Tread of Pioneers Museum who will share the history of the former Mad Creek Guest Ranch and pioneer families of the area and Historic Routt County who will shed light on the iconic Mad Creek Barn!

Important details:

• Location: Mad Creek Trail 

• Meeting Time: 8:45 am (wrapping up by 1 pm)

• Meeting Location: Mad Creek Trail Head parking lot

• Cost: $25

• What to wear: Dress for the weather (current and future) and dress in layers! You'll most likely want long pants/sleeves to protect yourself from the sun, dirt, and things that might make you itchy (mosquitos etc.). Avoid cotton when you’re able and go with a synthetic material or wool.

• Also remember to wear sturdy hiking shoes, good socks, a cool sun hat, and sunscreen!

• What to bring in your day pack: 2 Water bottles (2 liters or more), snacks, lunch, extra layers (long sleeve shirt, fleece) and also bring your waterproof jacket!

If you have additional questions or need more information, please email lexi@yampatika.org or call the office at (970) 871-9151

updates may occur closer to the date of this program, you will be informed via email if so

REFUNDS-

If you are registered and feel ill, have been placed under quarantine or have any reason to believe you have been in contact with covid-19:

• Please call before program starts & leave a voicemail to let us know- do not attend the program, we will issue a full refund.
• If you do not call and do not show up we will not issue a refund.

Non-illness related REFUND POLICY