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DTSTART:20250911T140000Z
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LOCATION:Coyote Hill Trailhead\n7489 Co Rd 600\nPagosa Springs Colorado\, 81147\n\n\n\n
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SUMMARY:Geology Hike: Ice Caves Loop @ Piedra Ice Caves Trail 
DESCRIPTION:\n	When you hear the term “ice cave”\, thoughts of dripping ice-encrusted stalactites clinging to the icy blue ceiling of a glacial cavern may come to mind. This hike is not that\, yet it’s fascinating in its own right. Not really caves\, these are more like giant cracks; fissures in the underlying Dakota sandstone. Varying in size from one to eight feet wide\, up to a hundred feet long and 30 feet deep\, these chasms are cool year-round and often hold snow well into the summer. Layers of rock tell a story as old as time. Your guide will briefly explain regional geology and Morrison\, Dakota and Mancos stratigraphy (Jurassic/Cretaceous) and also explain theory for the origin of ice caves. Included is a side hike to a stunning clifftop grand vista of the San Juan Mountains in the distance\, and deep riparian river valleys below.\n\n	Trail Information: This is a loop route\, partially off trail\, with sustained\, moderately difficult inclines/declines\, on rocky terrain near high cliffs. Hike time is approximately 4 hours total\, 3.5 miles round trip\, and about 500 ft. vertical ascent. We will finish at the parking lot just after noon\, and there is a picnic area nearby if you wish to bring your own lunch to eat after the hike.\n\n	When: September 11\, 2025 from 9am – 1pm\n\n	Where: Group meet at the Coyote Hill Trailhead\, 6 miles north of Pagosa Springs on County Road 600. After a brief introduction\, we will caravan to our next stop aprox. 20 miles further up the road.\n\n	What to Bring: Layers of cool and warm clothing\, Water (1/2 to 1 liter per hour)\, Sturdy\, supportive footwear\, Lunch/snacks\, Rain jacket or poncho\, Hiking Daypack\, Sunscreen and sunglasses\, Camera\n\n	Cost: Free\, $10 donation is greatly appreciated!\n\n	Please Note: Although pets are allowed in the national forest\, we ask that pets be left at home as a courtesy to the other guests in the group.\n\n	Registration is required. Spaces limited to 20 attendees. https://sjma.org/event/geology-hike-ice-caves-0911/\n
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