$130.00
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What wild foods grow in a mountain forest in summer? In this class, we’ll hike to a mountain lake from Frisco, Colorado, learning edible native plants common to high country aspen/conifer forests and sagebrush meadows, as well as non-native plants, and mushrooms if present. We’ll taste along the trail, and forage and cook something back at the trailhead. Other activities may include: learning botanical terms, plant ID by group, how to use a flora, and/or something hands-on from my backpack. Offered under a USFS permit. Hosted by WFG ($130)
- DATE: Thursday, July 2, 2026
- TIME: 9:00 AM -3:00 PM (6 hours)
- LOCATION: Miner’s Creek trail to Rainbow Lake, Frisco, CO
- COST: $130/person
- BRING: LUNCH or snacks, water, camera/notepad, foraging bags (plastic/cloth grocery bag), scissors, gloves (optional), bug spray, plate/mug/silverware
- WEAR: Hiking boots/closed-toe shoes (mandatory), sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, warm/cool layers, raincoat
- KNOW:
- Driving: Frisco is just off I-70, making for an easy drive from the Front Range. We will meet at a parking lot and carpool to the trailhead. I’ll send meet-up instructions as the event nears.
- Trail: This hike will not exceed 2.5 miles round-trip. The trail has some uphill sections on the way out. We’ll stop often to look at plants and catch our breath. This is high elevation. If you are vacationing here directly from sea level, you should acclimate first. Please contact me if you have any concerns about your ability to participate.
