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Hope Valley - Burnside Lake, Pickett Peak Hawkins Peak - July 18, 2026
Day run to Hope Valley to explore Burnside Lake, Pickett Peak and Hawkins Peak.
June 20, 2026
10:05 am
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Jeff L
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Pickett Peak and Hawkins Peak trails are rated 3 - 4, easy to moderate, on On X maps....both trails are off the Burnside Lake trail, junction of Hwy 88 and 89 in Hope Valley, and about 5 miles each in length.  I have not been on either of these trails, so a bit of exploration.  Hawkins Peak is about 9200 feet, I would expect the trails open and snow gone by July 18.  

We would meet at the Fresh Pond gas station 8:30 and head out around 9:00.  We would go over Echo Summit to Hwy 89 to Hope Valley and the Brunside Lake trialhead.  Lunch on one of the peaks or at Burnside Lake, would expect to be off the trail around 3:00. 

Post if interestred.

June 21, 2026
10:51 am
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BKGM Jeepers
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Thank you for the offer Jeff.  This sounds like a great trip!  I likely have a conflict with some apartment moving but will reply back if I am free.

Kathleen and Brad

June 26, 2026
8:42 am
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Hello Jeff . We are coming back from a camping ,fishing trip the day before . If we get home early enough ,we could meet you at the Burnside trail head . 

I can give you a call the day before to see if it will work out. Richard  

Richard & Deborah

June 26, 2026
8:52 am
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Jeff, we would have liked to go on this one. However, we are moving that weekend and unfortunately can't make it. 

Tony & Amy

June 26, 2026
1:19 pm
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Sounds good Richard, just let me know....

June 30, 2026
3:03 pm
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I am pretty sure we will make it. 

Richard & Deborah

July 1, 2026
12:59 pm
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Sounds good, we can touch base a day or two before the run.

July 10, 2026
6:32 pm
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Jayson and I plan on making this trip! Looking forward to getting out of town and getting some fresh air!

~Stacey “no nuts” ~

July 11, 2026
8:59 pm
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Glad you guys can make the run.  So far we have:

Jeff L.

Stacey and Jayson

Richard - maybe

July 13, 2026
3:49 pm
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I'll be there!  Looking forward to it!

∼ Kelly ~ (aka SheSquatch)

July 14, 2026
5:29 am
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We are planning to make this trip.

July 16, 2026
12:59 pm
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Folks now on the run -

1. Jeff L

2. Stacey and Jayson

3. Kelly

4. Curtis

5. Richard maybe: (we should be at the trailhead around 10:00)

 

Slight possibility of thunderstorms predicted.

Looking forward to a fun day in Hope Valley!!

July 18, 2026
5:01 pm
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Made it home by 5:00, safe and sound.  Thanks to everyone who came on the run, great views from the peaks, nice lunch by the lake, Hope Valley is still beautiful, seeing the bear was very cool!!!

July 19, 2026
9:07 am
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Glad everyone made it back.  Hopefully you have some pics as well!

Kathleen and Brad

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