{"id":191,"date":"2017-04-10T00:20:53","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T00:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bluelotusadventures.com\/?p=191"},"modified":"2018-07-27T14:31:47","modified_gmt":"2018-07-27T14:31:47","slug":"the-cockscomb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluelotusadventures.com\/index.php\/2017\/04\/10\/the-cockscomb\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cockscomb"},"content":{"rendered":"Invalid slider id. Master Slider ID must be a valid number.\n

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From the route 179\/89A junction, take 89A west for 3.1 miles.\u00a0 Turn right on Dry Creek Rd. and go 5.9 miles (road turns into Boynton Pass Rd.).\u00a0 There is two left turns but the road remains Boynton Pass rd.\u00a0 Turn left onto Aerie Rd then left onto Altair Rd.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Sturdy Hiking shoes<\/span><\/li>\n
  • water<\/span><\/li>\n
  • camera<\/span><\/li>\n
  • tripod for sunset shots<\/span><\/li>\n
  • sun protection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Hike Info:<\/span><\/p>\n

    Initially easy to follow.\u00a0 Becomes more difficult to ascend the Cockscomb because it is not a maintain train at that point.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    The Cockcomb is a red rock formation with several distinct spires lined in a row giving the appearance of the head of a rooster. The top offers great views especially at sunset.\u00a0 It is a wonderful less traveled trail that is fairly easy hiking, at least until you reach the base of the Cockscomb. It does not have much shade. I recommend hiking this trail late afternoon into sunset as the trail weaves between Doe Mountain and the Cockscomb on the west side. The setting sun lights up the sandstone walls on these two mountains for some amazing colors. Signs and guide books list the mileage as 3.3 miles out and back but this trail is easily linked with the Aerie Trail for a loop hike. Not many hike the Cockscomb Trail as an out and back, unless you are like me and just go for the sunset.\u00a0 The trail does not ascend to the top, only passes by with the Cockscomb on the right.\u00a0 There is a social trail marked by a cairn that you can take the steep hike up.\u00a0 It is not far and you only need to gain about 300 feet.<\/h4>\n

    This trail and others in the immediate area are popular with\u00a0 mountain bikers as well. Another reason why this is best to hike in the late afternoon. Most mountain bike rentals need to be back to the shop by late afternoon.<\/h4>\n

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