Let's do our annual trek to Georgetown and Cabin Creek Brewpub, with a later start.
Carpool: Meet at the Wooly Mammoth park-n-ride lot, towards the lower end of the lot, by the letter M. Look for me in a red CR-V, with license plate RUNUPHL. We'll leave from there at 7:00am sharp. It's a 35-40 minute drive from there to the start.
We're supposed to be environmental stewards, so please carpool.
Run start: By the lake, across from Cabin Creek Brewing, 577 Twenty-Second St, Georgetown, CO 80444. We'll start the run ~7:50am.
There are two routes to choose from. Both routes start the same way.
The standard route is out-n-back on the Silver Creek trail. It's a short, steep, climb, up to the trail. Go left from there. Silver Creek is moderately rolling and technical, along an old stagecoach road. It's out-n-back, with no junctions for almost 5mi. There are caves to explore along the way. Go out as far as you want, then return the same way. You can add a loop (or two) around the lake at the end.
https://www.strava.com/activities/5986965584
https://trails.colorado.gov/trails/silver-creek-20114
For those who want more steep, head up Saxon Mountain Road. Go right after climbing to the start of Silver Creek, then left at the next junction. It's a 4wd road at ~8% grade. I plan to go up ~1:30, then back the same way.
https://trails.colorado.gov/roads/saxon-mountain-22016#activity=hiking
After, we'll eat at the brewery. It doesn't open until 11:00, so time your run accordingly, or be prepared to hang out a bit after the run. Consider wading into the lake to cool off.
Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Georgetown.
