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Field Trip Title: <\/strong>Geology of the Colorado Front Range and Mineral Belt<\/p>\n

Field Trip Status <\/strong>Field Trip Completed<\/p>\n

Field Trip Start Date: <\/strong>June 13, 2010<\/p>\n

Field Trip Start Time: <\/strong>8:00 AM<\/p>\n

Field Trip End Date: <\/strong> June 18, 2010<\/p>\n

Field Trip End Time: <\/strong>5:30 PM<\/p>\n

Field Trip Subject: <\/strong>
\nGeology of the Colorado Front Range and Mineral Belt<\/p>\n

Field Trip Leader: <\/strong>Geology of the Colorado Front Range and Mineral Belt
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Geology of the Colorado Front Range and Mineral Belt<\/strong><\/p>\n

GSM Field Trip\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Summer 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0This trip will examine the structural geology, stratigraphy, dinosaur paleontology, geomorphology, and the mineral resources and mining history of the Colorado Front Range and the Colorado Mineral Belt. It will attempt to use local guides and geology related attractions to assist in the interpretation of the geology as much as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Daily field excursions will be made from two base camps. Sunday through Wednesday will be in the west Denver\/Golden\/Morrison area. Thursday and Friday will be in the Colorado Springs area. Both areas have numerous hotels and campgrounds. A group campsite in each location can be arranged if there is sufficient interest in camping.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Morning sessions will begin at 9 am. Lunch will be approximately from 12 noon until 1 pm. Afternoon sessions will run from about 1 pm until 5pm (when there is no evening session) or 4 pm (when there is an evening hike). Evening hikes will be from about 6:30 until 8:30 pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Participants will be responsible for their own transportation, lodging, and meals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0There will be a trip fee of $10 per person per day. This will cover the costs of honorariums to local guides, museum and mine admissions, and handout duplication. Participants do not have to participate every day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0The hikes are optional. Distances and vertical climb are indicated for each. The field guide for the hikes is \u201cTrailwalker\u2019s Guide to the Dinosaur Ridge, Red Rocks, and Green Mountain Area\u201d. It can be purchased at the Dinosaur Ridge bookstore (our meeting point for the first hike) or through the Colorado Geological Survey (link is below).<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0There will be an organizational meeting and geology background lecture about 2 weeks before the trip. Time and location will be announced soon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0If you might be interested in this trip please send a note to the email address below or contact Randy Strobel at 651-731-0458. Include names, phone number, and email address. You will not be asked to commit to attending until a couple of weeks prior to the trip.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0GSM_field_trip_2010@hotmail.com<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Revised Tentative Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0This schedule is still somewhat tentative, however the final schedule will not differ much, if at all.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday June 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Morning<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Optional) Hikes 4: Dinosaur Ridge to Red Rocks Park. 2 miles, 200 feet climbing.\u00a0Randy Strobel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Red rocks Ampitheater: Tour ampitheater and museum. Observe disconformity of Fountain formation with Precambrian rocks. Randy Strobel (GSM member).<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I-70 roadcut:\u00a0Stratigraphy of the Dakota Hogback. Make labeled rock boxes. Measure and draw stratigraphic section. Measure strike and dip of rocks. Randy Strobel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday June 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Morning<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dinosaur Ridge:\u00a0Visit museum. Tour of Ridge. Erin Fair (local paleotologist).<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Triceratops Hill.\u00a0Erin Fair.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Morrison Museum of Natural History.\u00a0Guided tour.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hike 1: Green Mountain, SE. 2.5 miles. 500 feet climbing.\u00a0Randy Strobel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday June 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Morning<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Drive to Idaho Springs (about 30 minutes from Golden).<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tour of Argo Gold Mine or Phoenix Gold Mine (your choice, commercial tours)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mount Evans.\u00a0Drive to top of mountain (14,130 ft.). Short hike to summit. Stop at Summit Lake on way down. Short hike to Chicago Creek overlook. Hike Bristlecone pine trail (about 2 miles downhill). Visit museum. Ranger lead talks and\/or hikes will likely be arranged once the seasonal park employees are back to work.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday June 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Morning<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Morning Colorado School of Mines Museum.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tour of National Earthquake Information Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hike 2: Green Mountain, NW side. 3.5 miles. 650 feet.\u00a0Randy Strobel.\u00a0Coors brewery tour might be an alternative for those not hiking.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Evening\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hike 5: Matthew-Winters Park. 2 miles. 700 feet.\u00a0Randy Strobel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Drive to Colorado Springs area (about 2 hours from Golden).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday June 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Morning<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (no collecting).\u00a0Steve Veatch (local geologist).<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Florissant Fossil Quarry (collecting allowed).\u00a0Steve Veatch.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday June 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0All Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cripple Creek Mining District tour.\u00a0Steve Veatch.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Optional) Garden of the Gods evening hike.\u00a0Steve Veatch.<\/strong><\/p>\n

End of the formal field trip. An informal extension of trip is possible for Leadville area and sites on the way home including the Nebraska Sand Hills. Leadville was removed from the formal trip due to the difficulty in arranging for local geologists to assist in the field.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following is a list of links to most of the sites that will be visited on the trip.\u00a0\u00a0It also includes some possible extensions after the end of the trip.<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.dinoridge.org\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/historicredrocks.org\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.thescienceforum.com\/viewtopic.php?p=127507<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.cliffshade.com\/colorado\/dakota_hogback\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.mnhm.org\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.historicargotours.com\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.phoenixmine.com\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.mountevans.com\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/flfo\/index.htm<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/florissantfossils.tripod.com\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/veatchgeoscience\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.gardenofgods.com\/home\/index.cfm?flash=1<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.pikes-peak.com\/Attraction\/81.aspx<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cripple_Creek,_Colorado<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.cripple-creek.org\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.redrockcanyonopenspace.org\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.victorcolorado.com\/eagles.htm<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victor,_Colorado<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.victorcolorado.com\/hiking.htm<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/ccvgoldmining.com\/Geology\/geology.html<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.cripplecreekrailroad.com\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.goldminetours.com\/Home.html<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.leadville-train.com\/index.htm<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.leadville.org\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Leadville_mining_district<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.sandhillsjourney.com\/<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The following books are recommended. Most can be obtained at the Dinosaur Ridge bookstore. All can be ordered from this link:<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/dnr.state.co.us\/geostore\/category.aspx?categoryID=47&startpage=0<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Guides Specific to this trip<\/strong><\/p>\n