I am getting ready to take a hike on the Collegiate Loop and will start at Mount Princeton Hot Springs and finish in Twin Lakes. I have been so excited that I've been dreaming about the hike almost nightly. But, on the other hand there are a few things I am nervous about.
Everyone says the first week or two of September is great weather. If I check weather.com and look at the temp data for Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area it tells me to expect highs in the mid to low 60s and lows in the mid 30s. I wonder what elevation that is at?
What about water? Where is the best place to check for current water levels?
Anyone familiar with the area willing to look at my itinerary? I Just want to make sure I am not missing something or planning to camp somewhere less that ideal.
This is my first "Western" hike after thousands of miles of hiking on the east coast, so I know I am over thinking things a little. It is reminding me of how I felt before hiking through the White Mountains on the AT. I was really anxious about it, but it turned out to be one of my favorite sections of the trail.